RamscoopRaider
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That would be counter to every Japanese plan, which emphasized attriting the US Battle Line First then engaging it at a place of their choosing, they are not going to risk their fleet on such a foolish endeavor that would require them to get a lot closer before attacking meaning they would likely not be undetectedAs we know it, maybe, but not the attack itself. That was driven by perceived strategic need & internal politics. It wouldn't cease to be just because there were no CVs. In fact, it might end up being more devestating.Picture a handful of IJN heavies shelling the tank farm.
And Kimmel sortieing the Fleet--& losing his heavies in deep water.
You thought 2400 KIA was bad.
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This assumes they have the fuel, they likely will not as Battleships use more fuel than carriers and they will be bringing at least 8 and have to go at least 300 miles further, OTL they used every trick they had and the escorts almost ran out of fuel, here it will be far worse