USS Lexington Sinks Bringing Call For New Aircraft Carriers

The video discusses the final moments of the USS Lexington and the rescue of its crew by American destroyers. It highlights a near-miss by a Japanese plane and the Navy's strategic shift towards smaller carriers and a more versatile fleet. The expansion includes more destroyers, cruisers, and submarine chasers, along with land-based B24 planes to complement carrier operations. The Navy's new order emphasizes ruling the skies to dominate the seas.

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