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wmthewyld
07-26-2008, 01:33 AM
What did the narrator say that many Japanese soldiers and civilians did on Saipan that foreshadowed disturbing developments to come for U.S. troops?
Killed themselves to avoid capture

What did the narrator say that some U.S. destroyer crews were allowed to do as reward for rescuing a downed pilot from the sea?
Receive an extra ration of ice cream

What did the narrator say was Enterprise's job to do at Saipan to prepare the way for a major ground invasion?
Bomb all enemy defenses

What did the narrator say was the gunners aboard the Iowa-class battleships did that limited the effectiveness of their shelling of Saipan?
Lacked experience with ground bombardment

What did the narrator say the U.S. Command ordered Vice Admiral Mitcher to do after a submarine crew reported the approach of Japanese warships?
Split the fleet and move to attack

What did the narrator and Martin K.A. Morgan say that Saipan would do if captured by U.S. forces?
Provide a strategic base for air strikes on important targets

What did Donald "Flash" Gordon say he broke from formation to do as his comrades departed after their attack on the Japanese ships?
NOT Take a tally of the damage

What did Marine Loius Michot say he could do that confirmed that the USS Enterprise was under attack?
Feel the guns vibrating the ship

What did the narrator say Donald "Flash" Gordon was thankful that his plane did as he flew to assault the main Japanese fleet?
Possessed ample fuel reserves

What did the narrator say the Japanese pilots did while attacking the U.S. fleet?
Flew low to force enemies to fire into each other