On 18 March 1945, U.S. and British authorities agreed that the British Pacific Fleet was to form part of the U.S. Fifth Fleet as Task Force 57, commanded by Vice Adm. Sir H. B. Rawlings. On 26 March 1945, Admiral Spruance directed TF-57 to operate again
Categories: World War II | Ships and Submarines
 
 
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