Strategic Strike on Rabaul

The chapter details the intense preparation and execution of a high-risk raid on Rabaul, highlighting the strategic decision to send carriers with limited offensive power against a formidable Japanese force. It discusses the swift execution of orders by subordinate commanders and the innovative use of Navy fighter squadrons for combat air patrol. The chapter culminates in a surprise mixed aircraft strike on Rabaul, catching the Japanese off guard and showcasing Lieutenant Commander Henry Miller's combat debut.