Midway's airstrip and planes must be destroyed in one massive blow. Otherwise, we invite a counterstrike.

6 seconds sound clip from the Midway (1976) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:04:36.756 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- To cover the area in question, we will launch scout planes from the Akagi and the Kaga, and our cruiser escorts will launch five seaplanes.

- Very good. But until our scouts have searched the area we'll hold our most experienced pilots in reserve and half our aircraft.

- But, sir, the American fleet cannot be anywhere near Midway. We shouldn't hold back our best pilots.

- We've been over this ground before, Kusaka.

- Admiral, our first strike must be decisive.

- Midway's airstrip and planes must be destroyed in one massive blow. Otherwise, we invite a counterstrike.

- I agree with you, sir. Let our younger pilots fly the first strike. I am sure they can do the job. If not, we can always launch a second strike.

- That is how we shall have it.

- Suddenly, the man who led us to victory at Pearl Harbor is choked by caution.

- He senses danger out there. So do I.

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