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Why Mitscher Waited 30 More Minutes — The Decision That Turned The Air War Into A Slaughter

In one of the most critical moments of the Pacific air war, Admiral Marc Mitscher waited 30 more minutes before launching his fighters. It was a pause measured in heartbeats—but its consequences were devastating. That delay forced Japanese pilots to stay airborne longer, burn fuel, lose formation discipline, and return low, slow, and exposed. When American fighters finally rose to meet them, radar control, altitude advantage, and timing turned the sky into a killing ground. What followed became known as one of the most one-sided aerial engagements of World War II. This video breaks down why Mitscher waited, how timing became a weapon, and why that single decision transformed air combat into a slaughter that Japan’s naval aviation never recovered from. Sometimes victory isn’t about speed. It’s about when you strike. 🔥 Hashtags (Comma Format) #WorldWar2, #PacificWar, #AdmiralMitscher, #AirWar, #NavalAviation, #WW2History, #MilitaryStrategy, #HistoryDocumentary