# WWII: Battle of Midway...why couldn't the Japanese have pressed on and captured the island?

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> [@Melbourne](#):
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> the opinion in Singapore now is not negative like it is in Australia.

> [@smilingbandit](#):
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> He made multiple, clearly identifiable mistakes in mismanaging the defences at Singapore, and he was actively warned about these errors by his subordinates.

Everything is arguable, but he did come in #2 in our [Worst Military Leaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-military-leader-game-thread/560783/373) game thread several years back 😉.

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