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What are the English translations of the names of the Japanese carriers sunk at Midway?
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Akagi, named after Mt. Akagi, a dormant volcano, literally means "red castle".
Kaga, named for Kaga Province (now Ishikawa Prefecture), means "increased joy".
Soryu, means "blue/green dragon"
Hiryu, means "flying dragon".
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What battle did the Japanese lose 4 aircraft carriers?
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Midway...
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3
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Ocean
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