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15 Jun 1944

Philippines
  • The Japanese Combined Fleet activated A-Go Operation at 0717 hours as the Americans commenced their invasion of Saipan, Mariana Islands. At 0800 hours, Shokaku, Zuikaku, Taiho, Ryuho, Haguro, Myoko, Yahagi, Asagumo, Isokaze, Urakaze, Hatsuzuki, Wakazuki, Akizuki, and Shimotsuki departed Guimaras Island, Philippines toward Saipan, passing through San Bernardino Strait at 1730 hours. ww2dbase [Mariana Islands Campaign | Shokaku | Zuikaku | Yahagi | Haguro | Asagumo | Myoko | Ryuho | Guimaras | CPC]



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