# World War II Buffs: WWII Strategy?

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**Created:** [March 9, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-war-ii-buffs-wwii-strategy/960720 "2022-03-09T03:28:15Z")
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#### Post date: [March 16, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-war-ii-buffs-wwii-strategy/960720/80 "2022-03-16T18:05:56Z")

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There are a few photos from the battle, and only a few CAP fighters are on deck.

Ships logs are used. Much is based on the timing of the events–it would take 45 minutes to launch a strike, and between American air attacks, launching CAP fighters, and the returning Midway strike force, there was no time.

I encourage people with an interest in Midway to watch the Drachinfel video with Jonathan Parshall, and to read _Shattered Sword_.

I earned about _Shattered Sword_ and the Ian Toll Trilogy from a [different thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-battle-of-midway-why-couldnt-the-japanese-have-pressed-on-and-captured-the-island/917029) on this board, and I’m glad I did.

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