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Word: soryu (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Usage:

...indecision that cost Japan the battle. Carrier Force Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo delayed too long before ordering up a strike on the American ships. While his carrier aircraft were loading up, Nimitz's admirals launched their own air strikes, and within hours, the carriers Akagi, Kaga and Soryu were sunk...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Midway Relived | 8/11/1967 | See Source »

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