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Old 08-23-11, 05:57 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Daniel Prates View Post
So yamamoto's plan there in 1942 was nothing but an attempt to lure US carriers out? I mean, the island itself, if captured, would change praticaly nothing?
Actually, the Japanese had every real intention of invading and occupying Midway. Attu and Kiska were also strategic initiatives and not diversions as was once believed. Yamamoto actually had his sights on Oahu.
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