Stopped the Japanese advance westward. Great courage but faulty American equipment and torpedoes that didn't work put pilots at risk.
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My grandad missed his last flight with his crew because he had jungle rot. The crew was lost and he flew his final mission with strangers
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American heroes one and all--why the "Greatest Generation" will never be replicated. Their personal sacrifices cannot be repaid.
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How did we go from the "Greatest Generation" to the era of Trump? The parents and grandparents of these Trump supporters would be so ashamed
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@JoeNBC Code breakers don't get the recognition they deserve for this vital victory. Commander Joseph Rochefort responsible.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Love this photo. One of the best real-time photos of the war with a Japanese aircraft carrier burning below.
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I forget... Did FDR first ask Australia and China to pay their "fair share?" Or did he just decisively fight against authoritarianism?
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Reminder of braver days. We banded together to fight our enemies. Now we fight on behalf of our enemies
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My grandpa, still living (96), tail gunner, bottom right, in the Pacific. Born in Oklahoma, lied about age after Pearl Harborpic.twitter.com/UFYNVK7MA0
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Midway and Guadalcanal turned the tide of the war in the Pacific. The Japanese never recovered.
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Midway is probably my favorite war time movie. A must watch for me...
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Bless their souls
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wonderful, tweet of the day. incredible accomplishment for USN, then and foreever
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Thanks BT I'mm you you you to oiio too I I'm p ok 9ooo
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Pacific War changes direction
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A time when people believed in God, Country , and Family. not now
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But I thought you guys said 'tolerance' is what brings peace? That doesn't look very tolerant. Thanks to all INTOLERANT MEN WHO FOUGHT!
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Dauntless dive bomber pilots were almost singlehandedly responsible for this victory! They sank Akagi, Kaga, Soryu and Hiryu!
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