Operation Ten-Go
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Operation Ten-Go , also known as Operation Heaven One, was the last major Japanese naval operation in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The resulting engagement is also known as the Battle of the East China Sea.
Yamato under attack
Aircraft such as this SB2C Helldiver begin their attacks on Yamato
Yahagi under intense bomb and torpedo attacks
Yamato listing to port and on fire
United States Fifth Fleet
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The Fifth Fleet is a numbered fleet of the United States Navy. Its area of responsibility encompasses approximately 2.5 million square miles, and includes the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean. It shares a commander and headquarters with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) in Bahrain. Fifth Fleet/NAVCENT is a component command of, and reports to, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
U.S. Navy, Royal Navy, and Royal Australian Navy destroyers and frigates on joint operations in the Persian Gulf.
Image: Ray Spruance (cropped)
Image: CINCPAC ADM Towers
Image: V Adm Frederick C. Sherman