Unprecedented images of WWII shipwrecks from Battle of Midway reveal clues about aircraft carriers’ “final moments”
By Stephen Smith
September 18, 2023 / 11:31 AM / CBS News
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Each dive ended with protocol ceremonies to honor all who lost their lives in the battle.
More than 3,400 people were killed at Midway, and the vast majority of casualties were Japanese service members, according to the National WWII Museum. About 362 U.S. troops were among the dead. Japan lost four aircraft carriers, one cruiser, and hundreds of aircraft, while the U.S. lost one carrier, one destroyer and 144 aircraft during the battle.
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“On this occasion, we meet on those same Pacific waters in which Japan and the U.S. once met in battle, but this time as allies and fellow researchers,” said Embassy of Japan Minister Kosei Nomura. “We are reminded that today’s peace and tomorrow’s discoveries are built on the sacrifices of war, and so in my view, it is meaningful that Japan and the U.S. are now deepening their cooperation at Midway, utilizing such cutting-edge technology.”
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And, let’s learn a lesson about war. Young men die! Unnecessarily!
Best way to honor vets is to not make more of them.
Anyone listening in the “District of Corruption”?
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