“In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and win victory upon victory. But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.”
-Isoroku Yamamoto
Who’s navy is running wild now?
Not quite yet.
43 was a rebuilding year for the USN. The new ships are rapidly coming on line, but it will be another 4-6 months or so before they really hit their stride.