The attack on the Japanese cruisers <i>Mogami</i> and <i>Mikuma</i>, 6 June 1942. Charcoal and chalk by Commander Griffith Bailey Coale, USNR, official U.S. Navy combat artist, 1942.<br><p><b>Official description:</b> Attack on Japanese Cruisers Mogami and Mikuma from Air
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<ul><li>Griffith Baily Coale #33</li>
<li>Charcoal, circa 1942</li>
<li>NARA 88-188-AG<br></li></ul>
On the last day of the battle the two heavy cruisers the Mogami and Mikuma were attacked by American forces. The Mogami was heavily damaged and escaped, but the Mikuma was not so lucky.
USN
1942
U.S. Navy Art Collection, Department Of The Navy -- Naval History &amp; Heritage Command <a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://www.history.navy.mil/ac/midway/midway2.htm">[1]</a>, Griffith Baily Coale #33 <a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://www.history.navy.mil/ac/midway/88-188-ag.jpg">[2]</a>