TF 143 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)6 j9 ?$ B9 k7 L( Y* f" ?
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DD Mochizuki, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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3 X [, l; H" ]Naval bombardment of Canton Island, at 98,99
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Japanese Ships
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DD Oite# [ }, A1 _+ t# @- i! z2 c4 l: F
DD Mochizuki, on fire, heavy damage
7 ?& F/ ?! ?1 {+ YCL Tatsuta
4 f* J! t2 J' \$ B; ]CL Kiso
8 }# G! p9 d6 X6 q$ DCL Tama
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4 L6 K' f8 t. k( [$ Z5 k2 T+ ^/ N. t) M可怜的日军,自己布的雷炸自己 |