Episode

Episode 612-Death of a Carrier

Podcast: The History of WWII Podcast
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 1562
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Though faulty reports, the Americans will claim an impressive victory. Then comes a chance for something greater. Meanwhile the Japanese invasion force is waiting for their carriers to wipe out Fletcher’s Task Force 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices