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  • Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat. Commented Nov 6, 2016 at 17:53
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    @Schwern - No, I was thinking of the I-351 class submarine. Commented Mar 28, 2017 at 18:49
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    Note also that the route taken was specifically chosen to take advantage of the fog at those latitudes at that time of year. The much more southerly route to Panama would not have given them that additional cover. Commented Nov 21, 2017 at 22:44
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    In re-reading, an additional point comes to mind. The U.S. had good information on when the fleet carriers arrived in and departed port in Japan. Disappearing completely for a period > 3 or 4 weeks really narrows the possible targets, because very little of strategic importance is that far from Japan. Commented Dec 22, 2017 at 15:31
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    @DJClayworth My numerous acknowlegments of your descriptive linguistic assistance. I will correct the offending passage forthwith. Commented Jan 3, 2024 at 19:33