US Admirals Couldn't Believe Their Ships Were Sinking From Torpedoes Fired 20 Miles Away

Описание: It was one of the most devastating surprises of the Pacific War. In late 1942, US Navy commanders were confident that they ruled the night. Equipped with superior radar and believing that enemy torpedoes had a maximum effective range of only a few miles, American Admirals felt safe engaging Japanese destroyers from a distance. They were wrong.

In this video, we uncover the terrifying secret of the Imperial Japanese Navy: the Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedo. Fueled by pure oxygen and capable of striking targets over 20 miles away without leaving a visible wake, this weapon defied Western physics and naval doctrine.

Join us as we break down the Battle of Tassafaronga, where a "beaten" Japanese supply force unleashed an invisible wall of destruction against a superior American fleet. Discover how the US Navy’s fatal underestimation of Japanese engineering led to one of the worst defeats in naval history, and how the "Long Lance" changed the rules of engagement forever.

In this video, you will learn about:

The fatal flaw in US Naval intelligence regarding Japanese technology.

The engineering marvel of the oxygen-fueled Type 93 torpedo.

The tactical genius of Rear Admiral Raizo Tanaka at Ironbottom Sound.

The catastrophic damage inflicted on the USS Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Northampton.

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