The Battle of Midway is often told through the lens of aircraft carriers and dive bombers, but behind the tactical victory was a massive logistical feat. In this video, we dive into the "Four Rs"—Replenishment, Repair, Reinforcements, and Replacements—to show how the U.S. Navy sustained the fight and secured the Pacific. We take a look at the "forgotten" ships and crucial logistical hurdles that defined the campaign: Replenishment: Why the USS Kaloli (AOG-10) was vital for Midway's fuel stores and how Admiral Spruance faced a critical fuel shortage. Repair: The story of the USS Vireo (AT-144) and the desperate attempt to salvage the USS Yorktown. Reinforcements: How the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Nashville fortified the atoll with aircraft and Marine Raiders. Replacements: The role of the USS Saratoga in rebuilding the air groups of Enterprise and Hornet immediately following the battle. If you’re a fan of naval history or want to see the Battle of Midway from a perspective that almost never gets discussed, this deep dive is for you. 🚨This video is a clip from the larger Early U.S. Logistics in the Pacific, 1941-42🚨 00:00 Introduction to the Four Rs 00:23 Replenishment & USS Kaloli 00:51 Repair & USS Vireo 01:24 Reinforcements & USS Kitty Hawk 02:46 The Logistics of Task Force 16 & 17 06:15 The Midway Fuel Crisis 08:45 Salvage Operations and the USS Yorktown 09:33 Saratoga and the Air Group Replacements 12:18 Conclusion: Why Logistics Won Midway Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@gmail.com