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Old 20-04-2005, 05:08 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I am sure thoughthat the Japanese had other carriers not involved in this battle, while the USN in effect committed its full available carrier force.

The thing is that the IJN was unable to replace its losses as the war progressed.
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