[Da Coyote]

In a way, this was sad. Yamamoto was doing what he had to as a military leader, but he respected the US. In fact, I’d put money on the fact that Yamamoto was much much more of a friend of the Us than Dorkbama the Muslim eunuch.

Not to mention much more intelligent, honorable, educated, and capable.

[carolinablonde]

In a way, this was sad. Yamamoto was doing what he had to as a military leader, but he respected the US. In fact, I’d put money on the fact that Yamamoto was much much more of a friend of the Us than Dorkbama the Muslim eunuch.

Not to mention much more intelligent, honorable, educated, and capable.

I agree. I've always admired Yamamoto as a military genius. It has always seemed a shame that his knowledge and capabilities were lost.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Let’s not rewrite history. You hear that about Rommel too. Neither were our friends.

[Chainmail]

OK, enough of the tear-in-the-eye revisionist stuff: Yamamoto was an enemy commander committed to and very talented at killing our young men efficiently. He wasn't any "friendlier" to the US or even slightly more likely of seeking peace with us than any of the other Japanese leaders. He needed to die, as soon as possible and I am distinctly proud of those young American USAAF pilots who pulled this feat of arms off as well as they did.

Enemies are enemies and Yamamoto was on the top of the list as the most dangerous. End of story.

[jayrunner]

Hooray for our expert code breakers. I love the movie, Midway, that portrays the Navy’s action. Also, the US task force lost most of its planes and pilots, brave brave men.