Battle of Midway, Part II: Japan's carriers destroyed (with Trent Hone & Jon Parshall) | Ep 25

The Battle of Midway reaches its dramatic conclusion as the Imperial Japanese Navy suffers one of the most devastating defeats in its history. In Part 2, we examine the destruction of Japan's carrier strike force, the sinking of the carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu, and the desperate efforts by the Japanese to salvage the operation.Special guests & authors Trent Hone and Jon Parshall discuss how American dive bombers delivered a decisive blow, why Japanese counterattacks failed to reverse the tide, and how the loss of FOUR fleet carriers permanently shifted the balance of power in the Pacific. We also explore the aftermath of the battle, the casualty figures, and the legacy of Midway.Topics Covered:• The destruction of Japan's carrier fleet• The fate of Hiryu and her air groups• What mistakes were made on both sides including the "Flight to Nowhere"• American naval and air operations• Casualties and losses on both sides• Why Midway changed the Pacific War foreverThe Battle of Midway marked the end of Japanese strategic expansion and gave the United States the initiative it would hold for the remainder of the war. Join us as we examine the decisive final hours of one of history's greatest naval battles.X/Twitter: @generalsofwwiiPlease visit our show sponsor: ⁠https://www.thefivecoatconsultinggroup.com/#BattleOfMidway #Midway #WorldWarII #PacificWar #USNavy #ImperialJapaneseNavy #MilitaryHistory #NavalHistory #WWIIHistory #HistoryPodcast #GeneralsAndNapoleon