What Civil War era soldiers called "Quaker guns".
One practical result of the Doolittle raid was that it lead to the Battle of Midway. Yamamota correctly reasoned that with Midway in Japanese hands the U.S. Navy would not be in a position to attack the Japanese home islands. In the event Midway proved to be one of the most decisive strategic defeats ever suffered in the history of naval warfare.
To operate B25’s off a flight deck is a breathtaking act of courage in itself, but that whole mission highlights the best traditions of our military, and should serve as an inspiration to us all. We could sure use a few guys like that these days.
You are so right! There truely a miracle at Midway.