Military operation

South China Sea raid

20 Jan 1945 · 12.00° N, 113.00° E

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When
20 Jan 1945
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
12.00° N, 113.00° E
Description
World War II raid operated by the U.S from Jan 10th to Jan 20th 1945

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South China Sea raid

World War II raid by the US

The South China Sea raid was an operation conducted by the United States Third Fleet between 10 and 20 January 1945 during the Pacific War of World War II. The raid was undertaken to support the liberation of Luzon in the Philippines, and targeted Japanese warships, supply convoys and aircraft in the region.

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