Could the IJN have launched a "Third wave" at Pearl Harbour?
PollsDiscuss Could the IJN have launched a "Third wave" at Pearl Harbour? in the World War II - Aviation forums; The IJN had plenty of time for a 3rd wave. But not a 4th wave.
The losses they would take ...
The IJN had plenty of time for a 3rd wave. But not a 4th wave.
The losses they would take on the 3rd wave would be enough to take the fight out of them.
As for "splitting" up the carriers for different duties, it was possible. But that would not be to IJN doctrine at the time, so the probability of that happening is nil.
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As for "splitting" up the carriers for different duties, it was possible. But that would not be to IJN doctrine at the time, so the probability of that happening is nil.
With Nagumo in charge? That would be an obstacle, true enough.
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