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English: A view of the Japanese fleet anchored in Brunei shortly before the battle of Leyte Gulf, taken from the destroyer Isokaze (bridge and bow visible). The view shows (from left to right) the battleship Fuso, the heavy cruiser Mogami, the battleship Yamato, the battleship Yamashiro, the heavy cruiser Chokai, and the battleship Musashi. Every one of these ships besides Yamato and Isokaze was sunk over the next 5 days, many of which with most or all hands lost, making this photo important documentation
Date 21 October 1944
Source Naval History and Heritage command
Author Unknown authorUnknown author

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