. . "1945-06-08" . "None" . "Japan" . . "Japanese cruiser ''Ashigara''" . "Action of 8 June 1945" . "1destroyer" . . "1heavy cruiser" . . . . "2submarines" . "United Kingdom" . "''Ashigara'' was sunk by HMS ''Trenchant''" . . . . . . . "British victory" . . . . . "significant action" . . "Action of 8 June 1945" . .