Commanding officer of the carrier Shokaku, Takatsugu Jōjima, watched as aircraft took off to attack Pearl Harbor, 7 Dec 1941 [Colorized by WW2DB]

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Caption     Commanding officer of the carrier Shokaku, Takatsugu Jōjima, watched as aircraft took off to attack Pearl Harbor, 7 Dec 1941 [Colorized by WW2DB] ww2dbase
Colorization Note   This photograph was originally a black and white photograph; the colorized version presented here was a derivative work by WW2DB. The colors used in this version were speculative, and could be significantly different from the real colors.

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Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   80-G-182248
More on...   
Attack on Pearl Harbor   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Shokaku   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photo Size 1,177 x 951 pixels
Photos on Same Day 7 Dec 1941
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By C. Peter Chen
Colorized Date 24 Feb 2023
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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
13 May 2010 05:23:30 PM

Commanding Officer of Carrier Shokaku watches
as aircraft are launched against Pearl Harbor
December 7,1941.
Inscription is message for pilots to do their
duty.
2. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
7 Sep 2015 03:30:50 PM

DO YOUR DUTY:

Photo of Commanding Officer of Carrier Shokaku
Captain Koji Shiroshima, What does the message say on the blackboard?

CANNON FODDER:

Japanese Imperial Fleet! you must obey and die for your country, Japan. Whether you win or lose, you must fight and die for your country.
Other messages were similar to the pilots and ships crews. This is a crucial moment the victory of the Emperor hinges on this battle everyman must do his duty...

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