Created by Tom Horn on 15 Oct 2009, Last Update on 15 Oct 2009

Musashi Sunk - 24 Oct 1944

During Leyte Gulf, when it became apparent that the ship could not sustain further damage, her captain, Rear Admiral Inoguchi, attempted to run her aground on a nearby island. Musashi sank at 19:36, having been overwhelmed by 27bomb and 29 torpedoes hits.

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Tags : Japan,United States,Naval,Pacific,Combat

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