Chronology of World War II

Wednesday, October 25


Japanese Carriers Under Attack


Japanese Carriers Under Attack
Japanese aircraft carriers Zuikaku (left center) and (probably) Zuiho (right) under attack by US Navy dive bombers during the Battle off Cape Engano. Both ships appear to be making good speed, indicating that this photo was taken relatively early in the action. Both carriers are emitting heavy smoke. Note heavy concentration of anti-aircraft shell bursts in lower right and right, and a SB2C Helldiver diving in the lower left
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