The Whale Has Wings Vol 3 - Holding The Barrier - Plot & Excerpts
The next planned Army operation is the invasion of Java. This will be supported by land based planes (both Army and Navy), and by up to three light carriers. This is considered sufficient; the Royal Navy is thought to have one fleet and two light carriers operational (with another fleet carrier possibly under repair), however one of their light carriers is isolated in what is seen as a misguided defence of Northern Australia. If the RN carriers do interfere, the IJN considers it has sufficient assets available to sink them. Allied surface units are seen as less of a problem as they will be vulnerable to the Japanese air power, and indeed might be useful in drawing the Allied carriers into an unequal fight. If the need arises, two more fleet carriers should be available at short notice The IJN's next task is to repair the Akagi and make the Carrier Striking Force operational again. This will give them five fleet carriers, enough to conduct heavy strikes on two targets or an overwhelming strike on one.
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