How USS England Sank 6 Japanese Submarines in 12 Days

In May 1944, the destroyer escort USS England (DE-635) achieved one of the most remarkable anti-submarine records of World War II, receiving credit for sinking six Japanese submarines between May 19 and May 31. This documentary follows the hunts for I-16, RO-106, RO-104, RO-116, RO-108, and RO-105, showing how sonar tracking, combat plotting, intelligence, the forward-firing Hedgehog anti-submarine weapon, and cooperation with escorts USS George and USS Raby turned repeated misses and lost contacts into new attack opportunities. The story also examines the limits behind the success: uncertain sonar information, failed approaches, ammunition consumption, equipment problems, and the need to confirm a sinking with oil, wreckage, and other evidence rather than assuming every explosion meant a kill. USS England's six victories were not six flawless attacks—they were the result of persistent searching, coordinated teamwork, and the ability to recover after an attack failed. Sources: https://www.history.navy.mil/research... https://www.history.navy.mil/about-us... https://www.history.navy.mil/about-us... https://www.history.navy.mil/content/... #USSEngland #WorldWarII #WWII #PacificWar #USNavy #NavalHistory #SubmarineWarfare #AntiSubmarineWarfare #Hedgehog #DestroyerEscort #JapaneseNavy #MilitaryHistory