As the aircraft came closer the main guns of the Musashi fired but ceased fire as the aircraft drew closer. The anti-aircraft crews and damage control teams prepared as the ship’s bugle sounded the alarm. These were from the USS Intrepid and the USS Cabot which were assigned to Rear Admiral Gerard Bogan’s Task Group 38.4. Musashi or Yamato under attack October 24th 1944Īt 1000 the Musashi’s radar picked up approaching aircraft. You must all remember that there are such things as miracles.” Because I realize how very serious the war situation actually is, I am willing to accept even this ultimate assignment to storm into Leyte Gulf. Would it not be shameful to have the fleet remain intact while our nation perishes? I believe that the Imperial General Headquarters is giving us a glorious opportunity. But the war situation is far more critical than any of you can possibly know. “I know that many of you are strongly opposed to this assignment. Admiral Kurita addressed his commanders prior to the battle: With a full load displacement of 72,800 tons and an armament of nine 18.1 inch guns, the largest battery ever mounted on a warship the two behemoths also had massive anti-aircraft batteries and the Japanese were counting on them leading the Center Force to a miraculous victory during the battle. The two battlewagons were the largest battleships ever built. One of the ships in the Center Force was the IJNS Musashi, sister ship of the mighty Yamato which was also in the force. TBF Avenger dropping its “fish” 19 would hit Musashi At about 0800 on 24 October the Center Force was spotted by 3 B-24 Liberator bombers which promptly reported them. The Battle of Leyte Gulf: Introduction and the Battle of Palawan Passageįollowing the loss of Atago, Maya and Takao Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita’s Center Force had an uneventful rest of the day on the 23 rd as his ships kept a watchful eye and ear for more US Navy submarines. The first article in the series is liked here and is entitled This is the second in a series of articles about the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
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