The plan was to organize these ships to use for the operation and while most were able to participate in the operation, Standard Carriers [[Souyruu]] and [[Hiryuu]] were too far away to help assist as they were returning from the Indian Ocean Raid. The attempt to search and intercept the USS hornet would end up as a failure as they were unable to engage the American Carrier. | The plan was to organize these ships to use for the operation and while most were able to participate in the operation, Standard Carriers [[Souyruu]] and [[Hiryuu]] were too far away to help assist as they were returning from the Indian Ocean Raid. The attempt to search and intercept the USS hornet would end up as a failure as they were unable to engage the American Carrier. |