In this episode, we explore how the Imperial Japanese Navy's rigid hierarchy, over-complexity, and refusal to adapt led to their downfall in WWII. You'll hear about key leadership failures, strategic missteps, and the catastrophic Battle of Midway that sealed their fate.

Chapters

00:00 Victory Disease

03:14 Yamamoto's Flawed Vision

07:19 Midway: Over-complexity & Bad Intel

12:08 Post-Midway Failures

16:18 Leyte Gulf: Leadership Paralysis

18:57 Yamato's Final Mission & Lessons