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Abandoned Japanese Midget Submarines in America

12 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

I am a bit of a history nerd and while it is not car related, this was too cool not to share. Most people know that during WWII the Japanese occupied the Aleutian Islands of Attu and Kiska they also attacked the US Navy base at Dutch Harbor. What many don’t know is that the Japanese not only took control of the island but built a Midget-Submarine base on Attu.  The US responded and during the US invasion of the island the Japanese sabotaged the remaining Subs abandoning the Type A Ko-hyoteki midget submarines in their dry docks, some of them remain there to this day.

Image credits: tracesofwar.com

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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