Chronology of World War II

Saturday, July 14th


Ready to Bombard Japanese Coast


Ready to Bombard Japanese Coast
Battleships and heavy cruisers steam in column on July 14, 1945 as they approach the Japanese coast for the bombardment of the iron works at Kamaishi. The USS Indiana (BB 58) is the nearest ship, followed by USS Massachusetts (BB 59) the cruisers USS Chicago (CA 136) and USS Quincy (CA 71).