75th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway

Tidewater

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Brave sailors/soldiers/marines. (15 of 15 planes of torpedo squadron VT-8 shot down in ten minutes. 35 of 41 planes from VT-3, 6 & 8)
Skilled engineers. (some estimated Yorktown's repairs would require three months. She sailed from Pearl in three days)
Fortunate warriors.

Think about them for a minute during your day.
 

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The movie itself has always been one of my favorite movies and was the battle itself was a turning point in the war in the Pacific after we sunk four of their carriers.
 

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Thanks for the reminder, TW.

Pretty good summary of the battle here in case it's of interest.....amazing event that included bravery beyond belief....Godspeed to all lost during that campaign....
 

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