During The Second World War
The Stickleback left Apra on August 6th, 1945. It was its first wartime journey in the Sea of Japan. This was the same day that the Americans bombed Hiroshima with the first atomic bomb. After three days, it was followed by a second detonation over Nagasaki. It caused the collapse of Japanese resistance, which led to its surrender. They declared a ceasefire on August 15th. But what did it mean for the vessel?
During The Second World War
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