As the sun rose on the bow, the salty waves threw themselves onto the deck and splintered into the air, refracting the golden rays into a million specks of rainbow glitter. On every side, the fleet could be seen to an unending distance.
Standing on the bridge,
Admiral Nagumo checked his watch. It was time.
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And then it was gone.
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We should NEVER forget that infamous day.
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Thank you for this chilling 55. Lest we forget....
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Perfect timing, awesome 55!
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