Japan Had Lost All Their Aircraft To The Americans In Crushing Defeat

(Part:4) Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of a Japanese naval officer who survived the pivotal Battle of Midway during World War II. After sustaining injuries in the battle, this officer undergoes treatment and returns home to Zushi, where he grapples with physical limitations but finds solace in family and hobbies.
Invited to assist in studying the Battle of Midway at Yokosuka, the officer's time becomes a period of scholarly activity. He pens insightful pamphlets on naval engagements, offering valuable perspectives on Japan's wartime strategy.
However, news of Admiral Yamamoto's death deeply affects the officer and his colleagues, casting a shadow of pessimism over their outlook on the war. Despite their doubts, they continue to honor Yamamoto's memory and grapple with the circumstances of his death.
Join us as we explore this officer's journey through adversity, his dedication to his nation's war effort, and his unwavering commitment to preserving the legacy of Japan's wartime leaders. Subscribe now for more fascinating insights into WWII history! #japan #ww2 #audiobook #america @TheHistoryUnderground
Part 1: • Each Of The American B...
Part 2: • Japanese Were Shocked ...
Part 3: • The Americans Shattere...
Playlist: • WWII Pacific Theater: ...
Plz don't forget to subscribe @Wartalesuncharted

[@Wartalesuncharted]

(Part:4) Ladies and gentlemen, join us on a journey through the remarkable story of a Japanese naval officer who survived the Battle of Midway in WWII. After sustaining injuries, he finds solace in family and hobbies before contributing to naval studies at Yokosuka. However, news of Admiral Yamamoto's death brings a shadow of pessimism. Follow his journey of resilience and dedication. Subscribe to our channel for more captivating insights into WWII history! Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKHEZYxpe9xsmdk Part 2:kzbin.info/www/bejne/emSol3ZplNmcna8 Part 3:kzbin.info/www/bejne/op3RnHeajNyLmMU Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLDxc_c19B0x7YlPpLj4QT1y9_I1NlK-cg Plz don't forget to subscribe @Wartalesuncharted

[@klepmod]

To the content creator, there's a recurring low tone interference every few seconds that makes this difficult to listen to. I've noticed it in your recent posts on this channel.

[@Wartalesuncharted]

Sir @klepmod, Thank you for your valuable feedback. We want to assure you that we are diligently addressing the areas of improvement you've highlighted. Your input is incredibly valuable to us as we strive to enhance our content for history enthusiasts like yourself. Please stay connected, as we're committed to incorporating your suggestions to create a better experience for you.

[@philipmiller2618]

The main value of Midway wad was that it stopped the Japanese advance. Then the Guadalcanal campaign started to push the Japanese back. Midway made Guadalcanal possible. It was a one - two punch, and a possible one at that.

[@livetotell100]

The Americans had 20 aircraft carriers by the end of 1943. The Japanese had 9. Yamamoto KNEW they needed to defend. Not attack. This Fujita was an idiot. He had no clue about his enemy. The Americans could lose 10 carriers and in a few months, they would have built 15. With the men to man them. And trained well at that.

[@4catsnow]

They had Bushido....America had Boeing...

[@GH-oi2jf]

and a lot more.

[@lepeejon2955]

Plus Grumman, Lockheed, Vought and North American Aviation .

[@IOSALive]

War Tales Uncharted, Subscribed because your videos are always awesome!

[@davetomlinson9063]

One decisive battle,the Japanese mantra. Knowing that they didn’t have resources for a protracted war,a war of attrition always favoured the US.

[@davidsmith7372]

Doing my part for the algorithm. 👍

[@barbararice6650]

Have you noticed all these Japanese admirals and generals are always in hospital for nervous conditions 👈😕

[@stischer47]

The US did not realize how deeply the Doolittle raid affected the IJN, causing them to attack Midway before they had the same compliment of aircraft carriers as they did for Pearl Harbor.

[@davidhayes7596]

These events presented like they are in this series is really insightful. Bravo! I could listen to this over the nonsense that permiates our airwaves. This should be played in school instead of gender crap.

[@kevinh5349]

The Aleutian expedition was a ridiculous exercise accomplishing nothing.

[@kensmith8152]

This is proof of the idiom that the generals who start the next war are usually trying to refight the last war!

[@bobbarclay316]

The last war is how Captains become Generals.

[@lepeejon2955]

Helldiver? You mean Dauntless dive-bomber.

[@theganymedehypothesis4057]

RThe main key to the whole thing as I see it: by all rights the presence of American carriers at Coral Sea should have told the Japanese that their codes had been broken, that Americans knew about the plan for Midway, and that the plan had to be modified.

[@peterpicard4028]

All the details don't matter. Once the Japanese attacked the US from behind at Pearl, they were doomed. How it all transpired, as critical these details were to those involved - my uncle 22-year old Uncle Louis was killed on Edson's Ridge on Guadalcanal - they were going to burn for their treachery. All the hand-wringing aside, life is finite. What we do in life has consequences.

[@denvan3143]

Hey Yamamoto, here’s a way to protect the mainland: don’t attack the US.

[@JohnMcmillin-br8tk]

It's easy for a surviving officer to (obviously?) view the midway course of action as folly in lieu of its disastrous outcome. Yet fugito ? seems to have had all of his objections proven to the nth degree. Perhaps but such is war to its victors and its survivors

[@AEsir2023]

What book is this? Sorry I feel like I should know but I don’t

[@ChrisSilvera]

Would a Japanese invasion of HI been successful immediately after the Pearl Harbor attack? And would an occupation of HI force the US to sue for peace and agree to a treaty that would keep the US out of the SE Asia theatre?

[@GH-oi2jf]

To the 2nd question, no. Certainly not. Japan was doomed to total military defeat the moment they attacked Pearl Harbor.

[@ChrisSilvera]

I submit, they were amazed by their level of success, and an invasion plan would have been too presumptuous. But given the risk, why not go all in? The military objective was achieved, but the political objective was sorely miscalculated, and Yamamoto should have compounded the objectives given his knowledge and experience of American culture, and commitment to its civilian security and safety.

[@ChrisSilvera]

Ya, but with the benefit of hindsight, and knowledge of FDR’s politics, the Japanese would have been in a strong position to compel concessions, and skirt an attritional war. Americans would not risk the lives of thousands of US civilians above the 2500 military/civilian deaths and casualties from Pearl Harbor, for pacific strategic positions. And Hitler declared war 3 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, clearing the way for FDR to prioritize war in the European theatre. I don’t think FDR would have been able to make a convincing case to the public that sacrificing thousands of lives for uncertain military/economic gains or position in the pacific or vengeance/pride/etc would go well. He would have been forced to negotiate with the Japanese to stay out of the East Asia Theatre. At least for a while.

[@ChrisSilvera]

I also question the navy strategic brilliance of Yamamoto. He was aware of the industrial capacity of the US, and had strong doubts about any long term success of engaging in a war with the US. Why then poke the bear if defeat was inevitable. And why compel the doctrine of “decisive” battles that would obviously not be decisive due to the production capability of the US? Wouldn’t asymmetric guerilla type strategy be more effective to wear down the motivation of the enemy? And compel regional battles that were in range of land support assets?

[@ChrisSilvera]

Having spent time in the US, understanding US culture, he should have known his objective of forcing the US to the negotiating table would require more than destruction of the Navy capacity at Pearl Harbor. It would only delay the inevitable. However, with an invasion Japan would be in a strong position to force the hand. Granted, there would have been exponential loss of life and assets, but would have had a credible chance to meet the objective of a short term treaty to keep the US out of the pacific theatre. Also, Yamamoto would have been in a much stronger strategic position to destroy the remaining US carriers. No doubt, the occupation would be unsustainable due to logistical supply, so they would only have 3-6 months to gain their objective or they would be in the same place as history presents.

[@ChrisSilvera]

What was the evidence Japan had that they firmly believed they had to neutralize the US in order to gain territories for resources to feed their industrial base? Had they not attacked Pearl Harbor, how committed was the US to declare war on Japan over their expansion? It’s not even certain that the US would have declared all out war if Japan chased the US out of the Philippines. Japan wasted a lot of its resources, assets occupying islands and territory only for strategic value, that had no valuable resources. No skilled human capital, no industrial materials/energy resources, no existing industries and infrastructure, no rich farming lands, etc. just jungle islands, or frozen islands.

[@ChrisSilvera]

By not recognizing their limitations, and having poor motivation, cooperation and coordination between navy, army, and political entities, Japan compromised its overall competence and ability to wage effective war and meet its objectives.

[@menelaoskontos2553]

why try to find a 1000 reasons? Japan's defeat in Midway was underway in the airwaves days before.. pure and simple