Could A Single Modern LHA & Cruiser Have Won The Battle Of The Coral Sea? (Naval Battle 99) | DCS

We take a look at the 1942 battle of the coral sea. We simulate and ask the question whether a single modern US LHA (USS America) and one modern cruiser(Tico CMP) could have defeated the historical 1942 imperial Japanese fleet.

0:00 Overview
1:06 History
3:46 Scenario Details
8:08 Battle
18:31 BoomBoom

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[lohrtom]

Cap, carrier would not turn around to get you. During flight ops, a destroyer or frigate trails the ship by a mile. It’s called plane guard, it’s their ship to pick up pilots from botched landings or takeoffs. The pilots also like it because it also serves as a distance from carrier marker.

[thalo]

Nicely done Brandon. Had it over a year and not flown it once yet. Great video.

[FlameHawke]

That was amazingly disciplined, and highlights the process where there's one pass b/c a second would be suicide. Well done, and excellent landing on Brandon's part

[Maverick]

Hell yeah!! This one was really fun!! Hits right in the feels too, I was in the Corps and served on an LHA, the USS Nassau. She had Harriers at the time as well because this was 2005-2006. Great flying as always Grim Reapers!!! Hats off to the Flying Dutchman on this one!!! Got into a new aircraft and stuck the landing on the first go!!!

[jordannewsom]

Awesome video as always guys, I just absolutely freaking LOVE these naval battles, please keep doing them!! Idk if y’all have already done this but here’s an idea if you haven’t, how about a single modern carrier takes on the Japanese fleet at the battle of Layte Gulf?? Or a modern Iowa class battleship maybe going up against the Yamamoto? Might have already done that one I think, can’t remember tbh. Please keep up the great videos!!

[manjisaipoe]

Brandon, very impressive display in a new to you aircraft! Thanks for the fun Cap, and all the Reapers on this mission. I really enjoy seeing the older aircraft being used in these ways. Peace.

[jrizos]

Great flying Brandon! We'll have to welcome him into the show favorites of the people's champ and Grump

[snap]

Matrix. Great info as always. Great to have someone who been there done that around.

[davidguest]

Very cool. I had the pleasure of working on the America just recently. Interesting ship all things considered however already outdated being made of reused parts. Hope to see new Wasp class ships entering service with the ability to provide air and amphibious support.

[soccernflying]

Matrix: 25:56 “Thank you, may I have another!” LOL 😂😂

[CzechTex]

Commenting because the ONE TIME I skip a briefing, you rebrief the crew in game.

Bless you, Cap.

[lightningwingdragon]

A single modern US destroyer (or frigate) at the Battle off Samar

[ryanerickson]

Well done adding an interesting wrinkle to the war game by using Harrier over F-35.

[travisleemusictx]

Fun fact: Lexington was never sunk, Japan just kept *thinking* they sunk it, and then it would be back attacking them later. It's a museum ship now, i drive right by it every day.

[IetsgoBrandon]

I really appreciate your naval battle. Looking forward to see more🥰

[TimperialBroadcastingAgency]

Could you imagine being on that simulated IJN fleet? You're prepped for action, the strike force is away, then you get the action warning once the radars have picked up all six (!) incoming fighters. Obviously a recon element; that's an impossibly weak strike force. You can only barely see the alien-looking planes and can barely hear them. They start orbiting at the extreme range of your big guns, but no one is going to waste time on throwing flak through the 120mm dual-purpose cannon for single aircraft, especially when there's already a CAP going.

Then, suddenly, one after the other in the span of a few minutes, all those carriers you're escorting explode as single quadruple-weight bombs blow giant holes in them amidships. The entire Fifth Carrier Division, bloop, gone.

And the fighters leave after chucking a couple more bombs for good measure, and because that cruiser over there clearly offended their sensibilities or something. No frenetic close-in shooting, no forest of salt-spray pillars from dozens of misses, just... some tense moments waiting, a quick metaphorical punch to the face, and over.

[Phalanx]

Could a modern us carrier win the battle of hastings?

[theidajawho]

My fav video so far! TY guys for all the hard work to bring us this joy!

[RogueWraith]

Beautifully done Brandon! Beautifully done!

[theserpent]

Love the fact you’re using harriers, please use more official modules!