Modern era · 1942

Operation K

Operation K (K作戦, Kē-Sakusen) was a Japanese naval operation in World War II, intended as reconnaissance of Pearl Harbor and disruption of repair and salvage operations following the surprise attack on 7 December 1941. It culminated on 4 March 1942, with an unsuccessful attack carried out by two Kawanishi H8K "Emily" flying boats.

Operation K
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When
4 Mar 1942
Where
Wotje Atoll
Era
Modern

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Before and after

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