The British Pacific Fleet - The First Frontline Deployment

Today we take a look at the first frontline deployment, of the British Pacific Fleet, in aid of the Okinawa campaign. Sources: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Pacific-Fleet-Powerful-Strike/dp/1526702835 https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Pacific-Experience-1944-50-Maritime/dp/0754668517 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forgotten-Fleet-British-Pacific-1944-45/dp/B0BRZ1Q8CB https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Pacific-Fleet-1944-45-downfall/dp/1472856775 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sumatra-1944-45-British-campaign-Campaign/dp/1472862414 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eastern-Fleet-Indian-Ocean-1942/dp/1526797763 Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B0%5D=subject%3A1966 Free naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachinifels-dockyard/ Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au