JAPANESE SUBS BEING SUNK IN OPERATION ROAD'S END OFF JAPAN

Historic Footage of the Sinking of Japanese Submarines in 1946 by U.S. Submarines

This video showcases dramatic moments from the sinking of several Japanese submarines in the aftermath of World War II. Captured footage from May 1946 highlights attacks by U.S. submarines, including the USS Queenfish, USS Bugara, USS Cabezom (SS 334), and USS Trumpet Fish, showing powerful torpedo hits that resulted in massive explosions, smoke columns, and sinking submarines.

Featured Incidents:

Sinking of Japanese Sub SSI 201 (May 23, 1946) by USS Queenfish: Torpedoes strike the Japanese submarine, causing violent explosions and a rising column of water and smoke.
Sinking of Japanese Sub SSI-14 (May 28, 1946) by USS Bugara: View the dramatic moments as the Japanese submarine is struck, with massive explosions and oil slicks in the aftermath.
Sinking of Japanese Sub SSI-401 (May 31, 1946) by USS Cabezom (SS 334): Detailed footage showing torpedo hits and the Japanese sub’s fiery demise.
Sinking of Japanese Sub SSI-441 (May 31, 1946) by U.S. Submarine: Explosive moments as the Japanese sub is destroyed after being hit by torpedoes.
Sinking of Japanese Sub SSI-400 by USS Trumpet Fish: Final moments of the Japanese submarine sinking after torpedo strikes from the USS Trumpet Fish.
Watch as the power of U.S. submarine warfare is on full display in these intense and historic scenes from the closing days of WWII in the Pacific theater. These rare, high-quality shots offer a glimpse into naval combat and the destructive force of torpedoes during one of history's most intense military conflicts.