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A kamikaze hit reinforced Enterprise's reputation

The hit put Enterprise out of action, while her survival strengthened the carrier's reputation.

Aircraft Carriers Kamikaze Naval Morale USS Enterprise (CV-6)

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Question

What was the morale effect of the kamikaze hit that put Enterprise out of action?

Short answer

Putting Enterprise out of action had a morale effect, but her survival also strengthened her reputation.

Notes

Putting Enterprise out of action had a morale effect, but the carrier survived. That survival also strengthened her reputation. The distinction in this answer is between disabling a famous ship and actually sinking her.