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This text is a critical analysis of the Battle of Midway, questioning its authenticity and historical accuracy, primarily through the lens of perceived photographic manipulation and questionable historical accounts. The author, Lestrade aka Unpopular Opinion, argues that major historical events, particularly those promoted by historians, are often fabricated or distorted. The piece draws on external sources, mainly Wikipedia, to discuss the events leading up to and during the battle, but consistently reinterprets this information to support its central thesis.

The author is highly skeptical of official narratives, suggesting that the Doolittle Raid and the attack on Pearl Harbor were staged. The Battle of Midway, according to this perspective, is presented as another elaborate hoax designed to justify American westward expansion. The text scrutinizes the biographies of Japanese naval officers, particularly Isoroku Yamamoto, Chūichi Nagumo, and Nobutake Kondō, suggesting they were either fabricated, exaggerated, or involved in espionage for Western powers, such as United Kingdom. The author highlights Kondō’s naval attaché role in the United Kingdom and his presence in Germany as evidence of his supposed foreign allegiance.

The text delves into the strategic complexities of the Battle of Midway, dissecting Yamamoto’s plan and arguing that it was inherently flawed and illogical. It critiques the alleged dispersion of Japanese forces and the reliance on faulty intelligence. The author then shifts focus to the Battle of the Coral Sea, questioning the rapid repair of the USS Yorktown and the sinking of the Japanese light carrier Shōhō, which is presented as the first Japanese carrier loss in World War II and therefore suspicious.

A significant portion of the analysis is dedicated to deconstructing purported photographs from the Battle of the Coral Sea, Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, and Battle of the Philippine Sea. The author meticulously points out what they perceive as inconsistencies, anomalies, and signs of digital manipulation in these images, such as drawn-in planes, unrealistic smoke effects, inconsistent scaling, and odd lighting. The text suggests that these fabricated photographs are part of a larger effort to create a false historical record.

The author also dismisses the discovery of the USS Hornet wreck by Paul Allen’s ship the Petrel, suggesting the evidence presented is inconclusive and potentially faked, even comparing it to the disputed discovery of the Titanic. The text further critiques a film portrayal of the Battle of Midway, arguing it demonstrates a staged event involving a single hangar fire and simulated naval maneuvers. The discovery of Akagi and Kaga wrecks by the Petrel is also met with skepticism, with the author highlighting the contrived nature of the reported details.

Finally, the text dismisses the reported casualties of the Battle of Midway, suggesting that since the battle itself is a fabrication, no one could have died. Officers like Tamon Yamaguchi, Yanagimoto, and Clarence L. Tinker are posited as having either retired peacefully or been part of the fabricated narrative. The author concludes by referencing the discovery of the USS Yorktown wreck by Robert Ballard, suggesting a small world of “discoverers” involved in these purported historical events. The overall tone is one of deep cynicism and distrust towards official historical accounts and photographic evidence related to World War II naval engagements.

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This text argues that major World War II naval battles, including the Battle of Midway, are largely fabricated or heavily distorted, especially when promoted by historians. The author, Lestrade aka Unpopular Opinion, uses photographic analysis and skepticism towards official narratives to support this claim, suggesting the Battle of Midway was a hoax to justify American expansion. The article scrutinizes the biographies of Japanese admirals like Isoroku Yamamoto, Chūichi Nagumo, and Nobutake Kondō, implying espionage and fabricated roles.

The author critiques the strategic planning of the Battle of Midway, deeming it illogical. The Battle of the Coral Sea is also questioned, particularly the swift repair of the USS Yorktown and the sinking of the Shōhō, presented as the first Japanese carrier loss and thus suspicious. A significant portion focuses on discrediting photographic evidence from various battles, alleging manipulation, unrealistic effects, and inconsistent scaling. The text casts doubt on the discovery of wrecks like the USS Hornet by Paul Allen’s Petrel, suggesting deliberate fabrication. A film depicting the Battle of Midway is presented as proof of a staged event involving simulated actions. Reported casualties are dismissed as part of the fabricated narrative, with individuals like Tamon Yamaguchi, Yanagimoto, and Clarence L. Tinker presumed to have had alternative fates. The discovery of the USS Yorktown by Robert Ballard is also viewed with suspicion.

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