Battle Of The Midway Analysis

It took two and a half days to move all of the ships through the Canal Zone and no one was sure the Hornet would make it through, but she did. The original plan was to send two transport ships escorted by the USS Iowa. Admiral Meyer had a change of heart when he was told the USS Midway was back on line and ready for duty. The Midway could take over patrolling the West Coast and if there were any bugs to be worked out of her she was still close to home. It was full speed ahead once everyone was through the canal. The two SEAL teams were picked up and safely on the Iowa. They expected another five days of sailing time to reach Norfolk. Once there they would unload the Marines and their equipment and meet with the Secretary of the Navy. They knew that once they reached port things would begin to move fast, so they had no plans for flight operations right now, or where to position the Iowa with her massive guns. The news had gone out to Admiral Meyer and the rest that they were through the canal, so as far as everyone was concerned now it was game on for the United States Navy. Within the Department of the Navy at the Pentagon planning was also full speed ahead; as far as …show more content…
President Washington wasn’t a fan of this type of warfare, but the devil was at his door step, so he didn’t have much of a choice. Intelligence also revealed that Colonel Magnus has promoted himself to full General and named his army the Army of the Potomac. President Washington called for Brigadier General Clayton to report to him at his earliest convenience, which in Presidential terms meant, now. Within fifteen minutes General Clayton was in the Oval Office with the