SUN 19 AUG 1945
Pacific
Formation of fleet Marine and bluejacket landing forces from officers and men afloat begins; these men are transferred, at sea, to transports for the impending occupation of Yokosuka under Commander, TF 31 (see 20 August). Japanese delegates arrive in Manila to receive surrender instructions.
Japanese escort vessel Oki is damaged by mine off Pusan, Korea.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Mines: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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