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One Mechanic, One Truck, One Miracle: How the Red Ball Express Was Saved

June 4, 1942. 10:24 AM. For five minutes, the Japanese Imperial Navy was the master of the Pacific. By 10:29 AM, it was doomed. This is the untold story of the most decisive five minutes in naval history—the Battle of Midway's turning point. Discover how American dive bombers, lost and on the verge of having to ditch in the ocean, stumbled upon the Japanese carrier fleet at its most vulnerable moment. We break down the minute-by-minute chaos that led to the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers—Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu—the heart of Japan's naval air power. In this comprehensive documentary, you'll learn: The critical mistake that left the Japanese carriers completely exposed. The desperate gamble by Lieutenant Commander Wade McClusky that saved the American attack. The sacrificial torpedo bomber attacks that drew Japanese fighters down to sea level. The industrial reality that meant Japan could never recover from this single day. Eyewitness accounts from both sides, from American hero Richard Best to Japanese commander Mitsuo Fuchida. This isn't just military history—it's the story of how luck, bravery, and timing converged to change the fate of the world. The five minutes that decided the Pacific War.