Chronology of World War II

Tuesday, August 28th


US and British Warships


US and British Warships
Warships of the US Third Fleet and the British Pacific Fleet in Sagami Wan, August 28, 1945, preparing for the the formal Japanese surrender a few days later. Mount Fuji is in the background. Nearest ship is USS Missouri (BB-63), flying Adm William F. Halsey's four-star flag. The British battleship HMSDuke of York is just beyond her, with HMSKing George V further in. USS Colorado (BB-45) is in the far center distance. Also present are US and British cruisers and US destroyers.