one factor in the TAFFY 3 battle not mentioned was the JAPS had heard the clear radio meassage sent without code by taffy 3 to the main fleet for help and fully expected (INCORRECTLY) to be engaged with the full force of the fast battleships and cruisers they THOUGHT were only a hour or so away at best from the carriers they tTHOUGHT those ships were guarding, keep in mind they THOUGHT that th destroyer screen they engauged were only the outer edge of the fleets defensive formation and could clearly read that call for help to the main battle fleet which THEY thought was divided between those chasing the northern DECOY jap CARRIERS and the BATTLESHIPS THEY THOUGHT were guarding the beaches/landings
