War on the Sea - USN Pacific Campaign - Episode 38: Operational Pause
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Transports loaded with troops and supplies set course for Rabaul. With only 15 Wildcats to provide air cover to the 2 convoys, things quickly spiral out of control as wave after wave of Japanese attacks hit the convoys. With 2 Bouge Class Light Carriers enroute from Midway, commanders put the brakes on the invasion until better CAP can be provided. To make matters worse, not one but two Japanese convoys are sighted in the vicinity of Milne Bay. The only surface force in the area able to put up a fight is Task Force Mack and they are ordered on an intercept course.