During the battle of the Coral Sea, both the U.S. Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy were searching for each other’s carriers. On May 7, a critical miscommunication occurred within the Japanese command, leading to a mistaken identification of the U.S. refueling fleet—comprised of the oiler USS Neosho and destroyer USS Sims—as a carrier force.
Acting on this incorrect intel, Admiral Takeo Takagi ordered an airstrike against the refueling group…
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I knew a petty officer who was at Coral Sea. According to him, the destroyer with the most mechanical problems, in this case the Sims, was detached from the fleet to cover the Neosho and the thought was they would be safer separated from the main battle group. He was on one of the other destroyers with the main fleet and he said they listened on the radio as the Sims was attacked and overwhelmed.
This series is awesome. I can't wait till they do the Battle of Midway
Super small error at 8:30. it is stated that "all bombs fell to starboard" but the animation shows the bombs impacting the water to the right of the oiler. Since its "facing" us, that is port side for the oiler
I tend to forget how much the island battles weren't discussed in history.
Anxiously awaiting your next posting. Nicely done sir!
I Australia Paul Keating told the world how important the battle of the coral sea was for us to save us and Port Moresby
Note about the suburb of Crace in Canberra, Australia, its named after this Crace family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gregory_Crace_(designer) , the interior designers to the kings and queens of England (George III, George IV, and Victoria.. ) well the suburb is really named for his son, who moved to Canberra, and his grandson, who was CO of that task force at the Coral Sea.
One of the retreating American destroyers, Alden, had Ernest Evans on board. He felt ashamed about the retreat, and said that if he even commanded his own destroyer he would go into harm's way no matter what. Well, he did, as captain of the USS Johnston during the action off Samar, Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Danke!
Well done. Thanks… Damn!
(Need bomb hit correction, as Oiler starts heading south. Not Port.)
Otherwise, very helpful… Overview…
I ask, you take notes, about Treasurer Island Navl Station Activity.
(I served there, a couple years, as the Marine Barracks Armoror…
Worth telling… Transients… Medical… Rehab… Intell… Bay Security….
Note, news… Memorial Day, '76…
I hate what is happening, to – the history – of that Base.
It gets mentioned, in movies.
In Harms Way
Alcatraz Riot
Hulk
Even, Charley Chan…
An incredible view of the City – at night.
… "Lights"- Journey
Many WestPac personnel passed through there.
… Put word out… Ask Fans…
Should get very interesting.
Thanks
Semper Iratus Fidelis…
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DD Sims did the best they could.
Both ships fought hard.
Well done! My mum in the Australian Air Force communications and her fellow airmen eould send out signals for the allies. I am proud of her and her Aussies.
How would you have done it differently?
@7:15 – "Neosho, commanded by Captain John S. Phillips …"
I wonder if he is an ancestor of Capt. Richard Phillips of the infamous Maersk Alabama hijacking.
Between the battle and operational losses from this attack and other operational losses from searched, by the time Shokaku and Zuikaku engaged Lexington and Yorktown, their air groups had already lost a good number of aircraft and aircrew. This plus the losses from the "main" battle meant that Sho's and Zui's air groups headed for home significantly depleted. Besides turning aside the assault on Port Moresby, the Battle of the Coral Sea also reduced Kido Butai's carrier complement at Midway.
Very interesting