Battle of Tokyo Bay

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Battle of Tokyo Bay Part of World War II Date July 22 – July 23, 1945 Location Tokyo Bay Result Decisive American victory Belligerents United States Empire of Japan Commanders T.H. Hederman Strength 9 destroyers 2 destroyers, 4 cargo ships Casualties and losses None 1 cargo ship sunk, 3 cargo ships badly damaged or sunk, 2 destroyers damaged and grounded

v • d • e Japan campaign Air raids – Volcano & Ryukyu Is – Tokyo – Starvation – Tokyo Bay – Downfall – Hiroshima & Nagasaki – Kurils

The Battle of Tokyo Bay was a World War II anti-shipping raid in Tokyo Harbor on the night of July 22, 1945. It was the last surface action of the war.

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Shootout in Tokyo Bay. USS DeHaven Sailor's Association. Retrieved on March 4, 2005.