“Yes, because the Navy that won at Tripoli or Midway were not exhausted at all. “
Warships in both of those eras never maintained a 50% deployment/at sea pace over the long term.
I don’t think it’s ever been done before.
CO: Sailor - that 80,000 ton vessel that has a radar profile like an aircraft hangar is lit-up like a las vegas whorehouse - at 10,000 meters. Take evasive action.
Sailor: Sir, I can’t see it!
CO: Sailor. What are you talking about?!
Sailor: I’m too tired!