How a single submarine encounter changed the fate of two Japanese cruisers

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In short: In December 1944, the USS Bergall stumbled upon a Japanese heavy cruiser. This video explores a brief naval engagement that triggered unexpected and epic journeys for both the submarine and the cruiser.

This episode examines a pivotal encounter in December 1944 involving the US submarine USS Bergall and the Japanese heavy cruiser IJN Myōkō. The narrative focuses not just on the tactical details of the battle, but on the significant consequences and journeys that followed for both vessels.

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