Thursday, August 12, 2010

August 12, 1945

12 _____ Got underway early & went out for test firing. We shot down a few drones. (planes)
_____ We heard the Allies had excepted the Japs offer for peace & had given the Japs the uncondiction surrender turms. now well have to wait & see what the Japs will have to say.
_____ We came back in tonight & drope anchor. tomorrow were going to take on Amm from the (Victore_____)
________

Drones (planes): Unmanned targets used for anti-aircraft practice.

excepted = accepted
uncondiction surrender turms = unconditional surrender terms
Amm = ammunition

Victore = Victory ships were cargo ships constructed during WWII to replace those lost to German U-boats. All the ships had names with Victory in them, such as the Red Oak Victory and (pictured) the U.S.S.R. Victory and Brazil Victory.

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