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The world is at war.

We are in the year 1939.

In Asia and Europe, the fighting fronts move
quickly, threatening the entire world.

The war between Japan and China continues, unstoppable.

The Axis powers, Germany and ltaly, seek
their own gains through war.

The wars in Asia and Europe threathens
confrontation in the Pacific.

Everything depends on diplomatic negotiations.

The Japanese Army wants to establish a
military alliance with Germany and Italy.

But in Japan, there are those who resist war,
struggling to stay out of an alliance with the Axis.

Admiral Yamamto

Migata Prefecture - Kachikawa

Where are you from?
Echigo, right?

Yeah, how'd you know?

Easy. I noticed the accent.

I'm visiting the graves of my family.

Really?

You're a good boatman.

How would you know?

Because I am a sailor too.

Seriously?

Been doing this long?

Yep, I've been a boatman since my first child was born
15 years ago.

You have a lot to look forward to.

Unfortunately, this will probably be the
last year I can do this.

Why do you say that?

The war is becoming increasingly violent .

Do not worry about that.

Next year you will still be sailing and your
children too.

We shall see.

Why? Don't you trust your own skills?

Who says I don't.

Well then let's make a bet.

What kind?

I'll stand on my hands. If I reach the shore
safely then I'll pay you three times your price...

However, if I fall into the water...

You do not pay.

Exactly.

- You are a good boatman.
- And you are very brave.

- You win.
- No, victory is yours.

- Come on, take it
- No, I won't.

- That was the bet.
- No.

- I insist.
- I said 'No'.

- Take it .
- Never.

I'm Sergeant Eto, sir.

Corporal Suzuki, sir.

You are Isoruku Yamamoto?

To what do I owe the honor of your visit?
Have I done something wrong?

We have orders
to protect you, sir.

According to reports, there are some right-wing groups
planning to assassinate you.

Look at this.

I got in this city of Nagaoka.

Read it to me.

Declaration: In this time of national crisis, an
alliance with the Axis is essential.

You have clearly expressed on several occasions
misgivings about Japan's participation

in any war or with any military
alliance with Germany and Italy.

We consider you an enemy
of the Emperor and a traitor.

Consequently, we must to sacrifice you, Isoroku
Yamamoto, on behalf of His Majesty.

April 3, 1939 - The Sacred War Union
To Deputy Minister of the Navy lsoroku Yamamoto.

Do you agree
with what this says?

You should not worry about it.

Why don't you join me tonight?
We'll go for a drink with some old friends of mine.

We have to go.

Come. They have some very pretty Geishas.

Tonight I have brought
a few friends with me from Tokyo.

Are you in the Navy?

Yes.

Good, I love Navy officers because they are so cultured.
Army officers are pigs.

Be careful, this man belongs to the Army.

God, I really screwed up.

Yamamoto, I have a question. The Japanese Navy is the
best in the world, isn't it?

Well, I 'm not sure...

Our soldiers have the Japanese spirit.

Yes, but that does not mean that much.
The U.S. Army has the Yankee spirit.

And the English army has the spirit of John Bull.

Both are very well prepared armies ... True?

Relax and drink some.

HOMETOWN OF YAMAMOTO - NAGAOKA

Navy Ministry

- Wait.

Well well, Colonel Tsuji.

We would like to talk to you.

- Right now I have a meeting.
- It will only take a moment.

Would you mind waiting in my office?

Cadet Kimura. I have brought you a letter
from the Superintendent of the Military Academy.

Anything else?

Thanks to you, I managed to get into the Naval Academy.
Without you, I would have never been admitted.

I wanted to thank you, sir.

- I'm sorry but I do not remember you.
- I lost my parents when I was little.

My older sister supported me. But when I tried
to enter the Academy, I did not have enough ...

... money for tuition. They never would have
admitted such a poor student like me ...

... if you had not intervened, sir.

Yes, I remember now. So that was you?

Thank you again, sir .

No matter if you are poor or rich...

... you must become a good officer .

What are you studying?

I'm training as a pilot
for the naval air forces.

Good, the war may begin soon.
Take advantage of your training.

Sir, we request the Navy approve of
an alliance with the Axis powers.

The Army is out of patience.
We can wait no longer.

It is possible that the rightists are
plotting a coup.

We must not lose the people's trust,
have the country descind into chaos...

... or have a revolution.

Revolutions do not ruin a country.
Wars do.

Manchuria is our lifeline.

We must remove the Soviet
threat from the north.

The Russians have already attacked us there, sir.

The best way to prevent more attacks is
through an alliance with Germany.

I disagree.

Why? Are you worried about the reaction of
the Americans and the British?

We must stop these attacks once
and for all! We must act!

What do you think, sir?

The Navy will not drag Japan into a war.

Then the Army will act alone.

The Army can cross the ocean?

Sir, I will be leaving for Germany soon.

What you should do is go to the United States.

What do you mean?

Once there, go look at their factories. There are dozens ...
...hundreds more than in Japan.

Sir, we can not wait for Germany
to start a war.

Why do you have such appreciation for Germany?

Colonel Tsuji, your presence is required immediately!

Why?
What happened?

Something serious!

AUGUST 23, 1939

'Germany signs non-agression pact with Russia'

'Crisis in the Cabinet'

Minister, I hope now that the
the Army will reconsider its decision.

We should take advantage of the situation.
This is a good time to reach a peace treaty with China ...

... and stop the war in Asia.

That will a task for our successors.

I'm afraid our jobs here are over now.

You can't say that we have
aroused much sympathy here.

I have been very concerned about you
being killed in a terrorist attack.

Anyway, I'm glad
we're not staying here.

Me too. Very glad.

You must be tired,
It has been very hard.

The same for you, Minister.

Yes ... fortunately, I have
released from all my duties.

But I cannot imagine
what awaits you.

Yes, I do not know if
I deserve this position.

Commander-in-chief
of the Combined Fleet is perfect for you.

I appreciate that.

No matter who the Navy Minister
and Deputy Minister are ...

... the position of the Navy will not change.

Command the fleet as you see fit.

I will.

BATTLESHIP NAGATO

Under the command of Admiral Yamamoto,

the Combined Fleet trains for war.

' Patient peace before victorious war. '

I have returned.

How are things back on land?

They long to hear voices
asking for an alliance.

They won't give up easily.

The Blitzkrieg waged by Germany
has left them dazzled.

I am not worried since
Admiral Yonai is now Prime Minister.

There are rumors of a conspiracy
to undermine his cabinet.

Why?

They'll stop at nothing to get what they want:
an alliance with the Axis powers.

You, as Army Minister, seem to tolerate any
action directed against the Cabinet...
Explain yourself.

You are a military man. I too am a military man.

Won't you just cut to the chase
and talk sincerely?

RESIGNATION

You want to resign?

I understand.
Who will be your successor?

I must know who
I will be dealing with.

I have no successor.

No successor?
Then why resign?

In view of the current situation, the Army has decided
that all cooperation with the Navy ...

- What?
- ... must stop.

- You're asking me to resign?
- No, not me personally.

'Yonai cabinet dismissed'

'Prince Konoye takes over'

July 15, 1940.

NAVY MINISTRY

Oikawa, the new Minister of the Imperial Navy,
wanted a reconciliation with the Army.

On July 17, 1940 he convened a meeting with senior
naval officers including Admiral Yamamoto.

If we continue to oppose
an alliance with the Axis ...

... we will see the current cabinet dismissed as well.

That would make things even worse.
It could even lead to anarchy.

We must consider the matter, gentlemen. If not,
we must ask ourselves ....

... what will happen to
the Imperial Navy.

So I am in favor of giving
our consent to this alliance.

Mr. Minister.

I want to make it clear that I have no
intention to oppose this decision.

I just want to ask you one thing.

As you know, Japan is importing raw
materials from the Americans and the British.

Oil, steel, tin and rubber
among other things.

If we join the Axis powers, it is to be expected
that these supples will be cut off.

Do you see any
alternative outcome?

Minister, answer me, please.

I understand your fears, Admiral,
but this is a staff decision.

So I hope that you will understand
and respect it.

You have not answered my question.
What will happen to our supply of raw materials?

As I said, this
decision is inevitable.

So, you have no answer?

Gentlemen, please.
I urge you to approve the alliance.

Please.

We have no choice.

'Alliance with Axis approved'

When the pact was signed September 27, 1940,
Japan moved closer to war.

I'm beaten, right?

Where do I sign the surrender?

I moved.

Want to play again?

- I will not beg for mercy.
- Let's play again.

I'd better give up.

You won a lot of games in a row, Fuji.

I'm surprised. The Admiral is
making very basic mistakes.

That's because he can't concentrate.

Haven't you noticed?

Now that you mention it ...

... in today's meeting
he didn't speak once.

Sooner or later, we will end up in
a war with the United States.

The Admiral is against war. It's to be expected
that he is preoccupied with these dilemnas.

KAGOSHIMA BAY

- Nogami, you must fly lower.
- Under six hundred feet?

- We must impress them.
- How low?

- So low you can touch the buoy.
- The buoy?

Yes, now!

1200 feet ...1000

600 feet. Continue diving ...

Look out! Pull up!

- Pilot!
- Sir!

- How much flying time do you have?
- 400 hours!

Do not try anything like that again
until you have 1000 hours!

Didn't you realize you were about to crash?
Did you have any idea? Answer me!

No.

You nearly killed the squadron commander!

- The squadron commander?
- Go and apologize to him. Now!

Yes, sir!

Lieutenant Kimura.

What is it?

I froze during a dive and put
myself and you in danger, sir.

I have come to apologize. Sorry.

Don't worry. As long as we all work together, we can
do anything. Don't apologize for being agressive.

- Yes
- You're Kimura!

Sawada!

I didn't expect to find you here! Things going well?

- I see that you two already know each other.
- Yes, sir. We're classmates.

Really? Sit down.

- You've got guts, kid.
- What has Kimura done this time?

He nearly collided with me while flying.

Sorry.

I'm sure you will become a fine pilot.
Let's toast to your success.

I do not quite understand, sir, What is
the purpose for all this special training?

I have no idea.

We're flying at an altitude of 50 feet
approaching ships ...

... which are motionless.

They're planning to attack a port. The only one
I can think of with these features is ...

... Pearl Harbor.

What? Pearl Harbor??

- That's crazy!

NAVY GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGY

Impossible! We can not afford to sacrifice
all our carriers on such a risky mission.

Six carriers are
essential for the attack.

Admiral Yamamoto insists.

It's certainly a very risky attack. It could
be a catastrophe for the Japanese Navy.

It just seems like sheer madness.

Why is Admiral Yamamoto in
such a hurry to start this war?

- Excuse me but that's not true.
- How?

Let me explain on behalf of the Admiral.

Our goal is to avoid war with the United States at all costs.
But there are several circumstances ...

.... which seem to make it inevitable.

I doubt that the government can
stop this, it's too late.

If we enter this war, there is only one way
that Japan can emerge victorious:

Destroy the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
Unless we attack Pearl Harbor we will not be able to ...

... win this war. The Admiral said that if the Army did not
accept his plan, the Imperial Navy ...

... can not take any responsibility
for the outcome of the war.

Really?
Yamamoto said that?

He did!

I give you my word of honor that I have come to
convince you for the sake of us all.

Well ... all right.

- But sir!
- Stop! Yamamoto is a man of his word.

We can trust him.

Yes.

Also ...

What now?

The Admiral asks to assume command
of the attack. If you give permission, ...

... he will command the fleet from the Nagato.

I can not deny him that.

He told me to
say one last thing, sir.

You ask him to start a war ...

... but his greatest desire is to not have
to participate in any war.

16 JUNE 1941.

'RUSSIA JOINS THE WAR IN EUROPE'

I recognize that the situation now has
become complicated in the worst imaginable way.

It is unfortunate that we face such a
fate, but I no longer feel any guilt.

I am in a situation where I must
act against my principles.

It's really odd.
This must be fate.

Pearl Harbor is only
forty feet deep.

What are our chances if we
attack with torpedoes?

BATTLESHIP NAGATO

Genda, you have the floor.

We've been practicing with
new torpedos and tactics ...

... which should ensure success.

Let's talk about the itinerary.
There are three possible routes to Pearl Harbor.

We decided to take the northern route which
ensures minimal risk of contact with the enemy.

Any bad weather will hamper resupply though.

We have allowed for that possibility.

I recommend we
sail guided by scouting aircraft.

I'm against that. Using scouting aircraft
increases the chance of being detected.

I think so too.
Surprise is essential in this.

Now, I will listen to
headquarters staff opinions.

Our enemies on the bases at Midway, Wake and
Johnston Island are constantly patrolling.

Their submarines are undoubtably
searching for us at this very moment.

I do not see how our fleet can
travel 2,000 miles without being discovered ...

... by enemy patrols.

The staff believe that this attack
has very little chance of success.

Do you have an alternative?

We should not take on such a risky plan.
Instead, we should ...

That's enough.

But Admiral, in the event that we were
defeated at the beginning of the war...

Japan is a small country with little industry.
In a war against the United States, we will lose.

Still, if we must fight them,
the only way to beat them will be ...

... to try to take advantage of a suprise attack.

We have no other choice.

- Saka?
- Yes, sir.

I understand what you are trying to say.
But I have faith in the success of this plan.

I need you to work out
the necessary strategy.

Aye, aye. I will not oppose this decision. I will do
everything possible to carry out the plan, Admiral.

Take care.

PRIME MINISTER KONOYE'S RESIDENCE

I'm thinking of personally appealling to
President Roosevelt.

An excellent idea.

But first I need to understand
the real potential of the Navy's attack plan.

Tell me frankly, I need to know.

What are our options
if negotiations fail?

If we receive the order to attack, I can play havoc
with them for the first year.

And after that?

If the war lasts longer,
I cannot guarantee anything.

We should avoid a war with
the United States at all costs.

I am not a politician.

But Minister, I urge you to do
everything in your power ...

... to reach an agreement in the
Pacific with the United States.

Agreed.
I will do my best.

I feel better now.
I must return to the fleet.

Special Bulletin!
Special Bulletin!

OCTOBER 18, 1941

'GENERAL TOJO FORMS NEW CABINET'

- Boatswain Omi.
- Yes, sir.

- How long have you been in the Navy?
- A year and ten months.

- A long time.
- Yes, sir.

You've spent more time at your post
than the prime minister.

From Nagano, Chief of Staff of the Imperial Navy
To Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet ...

NAVY HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

Our country, claiming self-defense, has decided to declare
war on the United States, Britain and The Netherlands.

You must make all necessary preparations
to begin the war in the month of December.

The fleet will sail north in small groups
to the Kuril Islands ...

... meeting up in Hittokapu Bay by November 23.
We then set sail for Hawaii.

Our submarines will reach Hawaii on
December 2nd to conduct reconnaissance.

The attack order will be coded as "Climb Mount Niitaka".

When you receive this message,
launch the attack as scheduled.

In Washington, peace is
still being negotiated.

There isn't much hope but in case an agreeement
is reached, the operation is to be cancelled ...

... and the fleet must
immediately return to Japan.

That will not be easy.

While in enemy waters,
anything can happen.

Even if we arrive undetected,
it is still a high risk situation.

The men will
be disappointed.

Why do you serve in the military?

Our only goal is the maintenance of peace.

If any of you believe, that upon receiving the order,
that you cannot obey ... then resign now!

The attack force left for Hawaii travelling through
the North Pacific. There were six aircraft carriers.

Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku together
with 378 aircraft forming ...

... the 'Kido Butai' - the First Carrier Strking Forcei.

The world had never seen such a force.

AIRCRAFT CARRIER AKAGI

'Climb Mt. Niikata' - I do not think that we will
receive the attack order.

- Soon we will begin radio silence.
- Slow down.

- Reduce to ten knots.
- Yes. sir.

Order for Admiral Yamamoto. The Government
has decided to declare war on the ...

... United States, Britain and The Netherlands.
Stand by for action.

Captain!

- Is it the order to attack?
- Yes, 'Climb Mount Niitaka' on December 8.

Admiral.

Combat orders: First - Attack and destroy the U.S.
Pacific Fleet in Hawaii.

Second - The attack is to take place
on December 8 Tokyo time.

- Captain!
- Yes?

The war is finally starting!

December 7th - 1800 hours (Tokyo time)

The headquarters of the Imperial
Navy has been informed ...

... that the vessels now in Pearl Harbor are:

Nine battleships, three light cruisers,
three heavy cruisers and 17 destroyers.

In the spring there were 4 light cruisers.
No heavy cruisers and no aircraft carriers.

Odd ... Where are the carriers?

Commander?

Ensure that our declaration of war reaches
the enemy before the attack begins.

It will. Don't worry, Admiral.

I do not want to play dirty. If we attack without warning,
we will lose honor.

Tell that to the Foreign Ministry.

The fate of our nation
depends on this operation.

- Captain?
- Yes, sir.

- Can I ask you something?
- Of course.

I will be flying lower than usual.
How low should I fly?

- I'll be flying at 300 feet.
- You're going to piss them off.

- Who?
- You will fly very low. I am speaking about the American ships.

The first squadron will take off
at 0130 hours.

We have been preparing day and night
for this. You have trained very hard.

Attack as if it were a drill ....
with calm and courage.

Salute!

To your planes.

Turn into the wind!

- Ten degrees to starboard!
- Ten degrees to starboard!

- Commence launching.
- Take off!

On December 7 before dawn, Hawaiian time,
350 bombers and torpedo planes took off ...

... from the carriers towards Pearl Harbor,
230 miles to the south.

Soon, it will be dawn in Hawaii.

- Look! The sun!
- It's beautiful ...

Captain! I just reached 1000 flight hours.

Congratulations. Keep it up, Lieutenant.

The sun has opened a rift in the clouds.

Thirty-degrees to the right.

I can see it!

The island of Oahu.

Attack as planned!

- All airplanes attack!
- All airplanes attack!

Drop!

Dive!

Look out!
We're attacking!

Bombs away ...

Dive!

- A message from Tsuji.
- Yes?

We have received a message from the attack leader.
'Attack successfully completed.'

- Admiral, we've done it! Success!
- Congratulations!

Gentlemen, this is the
damage caused by the attack:

5 battleships sunk, 2 seriously damaged and 2 more hit.
All the battleships that were in the harbor ...

... two light cruisers sunk and two damaged.
Ten other vessals damaged.

... 450 enemy aircraft destroyed on the ground.
Much better than we expected!

The United States Pacific Fleet
has been destroyed, Admiral.

Yes ... but there were no carriers.

Until we destroy their
aircraft carriers, we have not won.

We must engage them in a decisive battle.
We can not let our guard down.

'VICTORY IN HAWAII AND LUZON!'

'BRITISH FAR EAST FLEET SUNK'

- What? A celebration party?
- Your presence is expected, Admiral.

Who will be at this party?

Navy Headquarters,
The Defense Ministry. Foreign Affairs ...

That's enough...

- Tell them I can not attend.
- Very well.

I don't think we're in any
position to celebrate.

The United States is going
to counter-attack us ... soon.

If we give them enough time, our suprise attack
becomes a fatal error.

- Wait a moment.

Let the men that were on the
attack take some leave.

- Keisuke!
- Hello!

-I hate you.
- Huh?

- I don't know you.
- Pardon?

Good to see you.

Tomoko!

- Sumie!
- What happened?

- Guess who's back! Keisuke!
- Really?

- He's coming.
- Really?

- Yes.
- Where is he?

- Down there.
- It's been such a long time!

- What's he doing?

- Don't say that ... you're our hero!
- Don't be modest!

- You want to hear about everything from Keisuke, right?
- Yes!

- Keisuke!

Sister, I have returned!

- Don't talk to me like that. We're going home!
- Sorry! We've been dreaming of that.

- It's okay.
- See you.

- Heroes always ignore their sisters.

Okay. Today, I'll let you rest.

As if it was you who was going to tell war stories!

- I will be staying a few days but I'll see you later.
- See you.

I'm happy for both for them.

- Sumie.
- Tell me.

- Thank you.
- Why?

I'm a naval officer thanks to you, sister.
If it were not for you, I would not have gotten in.

No need to thank me.

Tomoko?

Come here a minute!

- Don't you think that she is even more beautiful than before?
- Don't be silly ...

- Tomoko, do me a favor.
- What?

- Find a good husband for my sister.
- You fool!

- I'm serious.
- By the way, did you get my letter?

Which one?

I sent you a letter. Tomoko's parents
have agreed that she marry.

What?

When did you write this?

- Well ... in late December.
- At the time, I was at sea.

- I have to go, Sumie.
- But it's still early!

- I know.
-I'll walk with you.

- Good idea. See you later.
- Come on.

- Good evening.
- Take it easy.

The Fleet won victory after victory. The
U.S., British and Dutch forces were ...

... expelled from the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Japan got it's raw materials from the south.

This is a good time to
reach a peace agreement.

We could dictate our own
terms and conditions.

For example, we could agree to
evacuate the occupied areas.

- That will not be easy.
- Would it be impossible?

There is too much war euphoria
... a thirst for war.

Those who stand up for peace will
considered traitors.

Yes. Everyone has gone mad.

I want you to plan another decisive move ...

... for peace.

We must destroy their aircraft carriers.
It is the only way...

HIROSHIMA BAY

The huge new flagship YAMATO
has arrived.

BATTLESHIP YAMATO

MIDWAY OPERATION.

- This plan was rejected?
- Yes, Admiral.

- Why?
- You explain.

- No, you explain.
- You seem in a bad mood.

I do not understand why.

Calm down. Sit.

Tell me.

Imperial Army headquarters ...

... doesn't want us to capture New Caledonia in order to sever
the lines of supply between the U.S. and Australia.

- This war will never end!
- Relax, nothing is gained by your anger.

- I know ...
- The Army wants to stop further operations in the south ...

... and instead expand
into this region of China.

What idiots! They're selfish
and envious of the Navy's success.

Prime Minister Tojo wants
wait until after the elections to decide.

- How dare they? We are not fighting for
interests of politicians!

I will not wait!
Proceed with the Midway operation!

April 18, 1942.

American B-25s bomb the city of Tokyo.
They had taken off from the aircraft carrier Hornet ...

... forcing Admiral Yamamoto to
accelerate the Midway operation.

- The Japanese Kido
Butai force ...

... will attack Miday from the air!

Our forces will destroy their
aircraft and military facilities ...

... then cover our invasion troops.

We will use all available resources
in this operation: ...

... 350 ships, 1000 aircraft
and 100,000 men. The largest fleet ...

in history ... committed to an operation that can
decide the future of our country.

- Engines full ahead!
- Engines full ahead!

Akagi and Kaga underway!

Send the message "We wish you luck."

The carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu and Hiryu
led the fleet to Midway.

I hope the crew isn't too tired.

The crew is in excellent spirits.

I'm tired of your bullying.
Lieutenant Kimura!

- What!
- Back from your visit home more boastful than ever!

- He has reason to brag.
- Let's see? Come on! She's very nice!

- Let me see. Yes ... beautiful.
- Can I see?

Captain!
Teach them a lesson!

All right, listen up.

I'll tell you what happened to me fifteen years ago aboard the
Akagi. The weather was really bad; poor visibility

One aircraft landed halfway
down the landing deck.

The plane was about to fall into the sea when
an officer ran over and grabbed his wing.

He saved the plane from imminent disaster.
Who do you think that was?

Don't know? It was the captain
of the Akagi, lsoroku Yamamoto.

- What? Our commander-in-chief?
- The same.

That was great.
I'll tell another about the Admiral.

You? Tell us!

About when the Admiral was Navy
Vice-minister. Let's see ...

Are you going to be up all night telling this?
You better not even start.

- Are you going to leave us in suspense?
- It's kind of a secret ...

- Much ado about nothing.
- Never mind. It's better that no one knows.

- Why? Did you have an affair with him?

600 miles behind the carriers, Admiral
Yamamoto leds the rest of the fleet eastward.

June 5, 1942. The first wave of 108 aircraft
took off towards the island of Midway.

Midway Island in sight!

I imagined it bigger.

Such a small target.

We didn't need all these planes!

Enemy fighters!

Attack!

Dive!

Now!

Completed attack. Almost no effect. Necessary
second attack. Send immediately.

The second wave we reserved if needed
to attack enemy carriers.

We can not send the
entire second wave.

When will the first wave return?

Our scouts have been gone for two hours.
Why haven't they reported in?

Our most important priority is Midway.
If we do not destroy their bases ...

... we leave ourselves open
to a counter-attack.

We're here.

Are we ready?

Yes, commander. Everyone is prepared and
awaiting the arrival of the enemy.

What the hell are our scout planes doing?

Enemy ships!

Scout number 4 reporting ten enemy ships,
repeat ten enemy ships 240 miles and 10 degrees
north of Midway.

What kind of ships?
Find out if there are any aircraft carriers!

Yes, sir! Report ship types.
Are there any aircraft carriers?

No aircraft carriers.

Five cruisers,
five destroyers, no aircraft carriers.

No aircraft carrier.

Still no sign of enemy aircraft?

No enemy in sight, Captain.

Sir, ...

... a few days ago, their carriers
were seen in the Coral Sea.

- There can be no ememy carriers near us.
- We should attack Midway again.

Admiral, a second attack?

Change course towards Midway. Start
replacing torpedoes with bombs on the second wave!

Replace the torpedoes with bombs!
Replace the torpedoes with bombs!

I hope for all our sakes that
enemy carriers are all far away.

Ready? Go!

Ready? Yeah!

Ready? Now!

Bring it in!

Come on! Hurry!
Go ahead.

What is that?

Scout 4 reports detecting two enemy aircraft carriers!
Two enemy carriers!

What?

Captain, this is a disaster!