Decision

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   E1. Surprise Attack on Pearl Harbor

   Apr 3, 1971 · 25m

   At 6:05 on December 8, 1941, the first attack squadron, a total of 350 aircraft, 765 men, departed for Pearl Harbor, ushering in a new phase of the war. Vice Admiral Nagumo, commander of the First Task Force, and Admiral Kimmel, commander-in-chief of the US Pacific Fleet. How do mutual goals and changing circumstances affect their decisions? Was this decision correct?

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   E2. Battle of Midway (Part 1)

   Apr 10, 1971 · 25m

   As the Japanese military continues to advance in the Indian Ocean, they draw up the Midway operation plan with the goal of blocking the US Navy's mobile operations and destroying the US Pacific task force. However, the U.S. Pacific Fleet was aware of the movements of the Japanese military through espionage activities. A battle where split-second decisions determine fate has begun. Will Commander Spruance, the US 16th Launch Fleet, seize the golden opportunity?

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   E3. The Battle of Midway (Part 2)

   Apr 17, 1971 · 25m

   The Japanese Navy lost three main aircraft carriers, Akagi, Kaga, and Soryu. The remaining Hiryu launches a final battle against three US aircraft carriers. Japanese aircraft also attack a US aircraft carrier in a torpedo battle. The deadly battle between Japan and the United States reaches its final stage. What separates winners from losers?

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   E4. Malay Blitz Operation

   Apr 24, 1971 · 25m

   The Japanese army, advancing south to secure resources, landed on the Malay Peninsula with the aim of taking Singapore, the base of the British army, by land. In the early hours of December 8, the vanguard forces landed at Singapore. At long last, the assault on the Malay Peninsula begins. Japanese army attacking, British army defending. Will the British army be able to protect the defense line?

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   E5. Singapore Attack

   May 1, 1971 · 25m

   Japanese soldiers are exhausted from the rush from the Malay Peninsula landing, and the Japanese army does not have enough ammunition. How will General Yamashita take Singapore? The British army defends Singapore while being completely isolated after losing control of the air and sea to Japan. Can Singapore hold out for three months awaiting British reinforcements to counterattack? What is Lieutenant General Percival's way of fighting as a defender, and what is his decision?

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   E6. Raid on Hong Kong

   May 8, 1971 · 25m

   Under the banner of Lieutenant General Sakai, commander of the 23rd Army, following the landing on the Malay Peninsula, 12,000 troops will attack the defended British territory of Hong Kong. British, Indian, and Australian forces defending at the Gin Drinkers Line. Will the Japanese be able to break through?

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