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After American victories at Midway and Guadalcanal, the carrier fleets took
some R&R back in Hawaii. After refueling and completing some repairs, the fleets
were sent back out to oust the Japanese in the Gilberts and the Marshalls. The
carrier fleets headed by Admiral Spruance had one simple order. Search and destroy
the enemy. Using air superiority, the fighting marines and a barrage from the many
US battleships, cruisers and destroyers, this mission was completed. And thus,
another step towards Tokyo was taken. The loss is great, but the Americans will
prevail and bring total destruction to the Japanese Empire.
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