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The Crippled Hull That Raced The Clock To Deliver Japan's Fuel
A crippled fleet carries the empire's last fuel reserves through Pacific patrols. Twenty-six Allied submarines await-who will get there first?
The Crippled Hull That Raced The Clock To Deliver Japan's Fuel
This episode explores the desperate mission of the Imperial Japanese Navy's "Completion Force" in February 1945, tasked with delivering vital aviation gasoline to Japan. It delves into the strategic decisions and unforeseen circumstances that allowed a damaged fleet to navigate a gauntlet of Allied submarines.
Event: Operation Kita
Date: February 10, 1945
Location: South China Sea
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