:14:04
than Nagumo's carrier planes.
:14:06
His ships would be blown out of
the sea before he launches his attack.
:14:11
I destroyed the US fleet at Hawaii,
where the risk was far greater.
:14:16
Where were the land-based bombers?.
:14:19
A surprise attack with
a carrier task force is one thing.
:14:25
But this, a strike
against Midway and the Aleutians
:14:29
with 200 ships and 100,000 men.
:14:36
Does the idea of taking the Aleutians
cause you concern, Hosogaya?.
:14:42
No, Sir. But an operation so complex,
I'd like more time to study it.
:14:50
After all, in a matter of hours
our Coral Sea operation begins.
:14:54
We have sufficient forces for both.
:14:57
I tend to agree
with Admirals Kondo and Hosogaya.
:15:03
I suggest we meet again
after the Coral Sea campaign.
:15:08
Very well.
- Gentlemen, consider this:
:15:12
The Americans are still
unprepared and outnumbered.
:15:15
If their fleet can be lured
into battle and defeated,
:15:21
they will have no significant
naval force left in the Pacific.
:15:24
They will have to sue for peace.
:15:27
I have traveled widely in America,
my friends.
:15:31
Their industrial might is awesome.
:15:35
I'm convinced our only hope of victory
is one massive strike at Midway.