23h 36min, jan 12, 1946 y - The Kriegsmarine and Japanese Fleet Engage the American Pacific Fleet Again
Description:
The Germans and Japanese catch a sizable detachment of the Pacific fleet off guard while en route to San Diego for repairs and to strike up defensive positions. Once again, the Japanese use the naval engagement as a way of providing safe passage for troops to invade Panama from the Galapagos Islands and seize the Panama Canal.Added to timeline:
Date:
23h 36min, jan 12, 1946 y
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~ 79 years ago