That's a very nice idea Bubblehead1980.
In 'Silent Running', James F Calvert describes how they get a messge from Admiral Nimitz on August 15th.
'Cease offensive operations against Japanese forces. Continue search and patrols. Maintain defensive and internal security measures at highest level, and beware of treachery or last moment attacks by enemy forces or individuals'
The next day, from Admiral Halsey
'Hostilities have ceased, but if approached by any Japanese aircraft, shoot them down in a friendly fashion'
They remained in Sagami-nada for a week, then recieved instruction to sail to Tokyo Bay, arriving on the 30th August.
He describes seeing an armada of over 250 Allied warships representing US, Britain, Free France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands and others. And formations of B-29 flying over the bay.
A layer that gave you a taste of this event would be so good.
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