6 Apr 1945

Japan
  • USS Hackleback and USS Threadfin made radar contact with the Japanese force centered around battleship Yamato. Hackleback attempted to close on the force but was driven away by escorting destroyers. Both submarines broadcast a report of the enemy task force. ww2dbase [Threadfin | Hackleback | Bungo Channel, Kyushu | CPC]

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