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Yes, that was a major reason for the loss of the Lexington at Coral Sea.


12 posted on 11/13/2019 8:37:14 PM PST by M1903A1 ("We shed all that is good and virtuous for that which is shoddy and sleazy...and call it progress")
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The long peace time interlude between WW1 and WW2 took a toll on pretty much every branch of service. In war time experience by servicemen to Timid inexperienced commanders, to equipment short comings. It’s impact is everywhere you read the historical accounts of events. Getting up to a wartime level cost US dearly.


13 posted on 11/13/2019 8:44:32 PM PST by Equine1952 (Get yourself a ticket on a common mans train of thought))
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