[MuttTheHoople]

Japanese propaganda had told them the Americans weren't brave, that the only reason they did anything was to make money or impress girls.

They were utterly astounded at the Torpedo Bomber squadron that sacrificed themselves so they could try to sink the carriers (with that crappy torpedo!). We also showed them that we actually had more bravery, courage, and honor than the Japanese themselves....they were willing to sacrifice their whole country because they didn't reckon on America being willing to die for their country.

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We had our perceptions about them, they about us. After a bit things readjusted to reality, more so for the Japs. After it sunk in as to what they were really dealing with plans commenced being made as to how to get out of it without losing their asses completely. Yeah, we shocked them and good.

 

 

[Equine1952]

Not just crappy torpedos, the only thing the Devastator torpedo plane devastated was the crews. Our Avengers were coming but very few saw action. The torpedos still sucked for them and our subs. When things got straightened out, Japanese Iron started rusting on the bottom.