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===Operation KON===
In May 1944, Allied forces launched an invasion of the island of Biak, where the IJA had a major airbase. In response, Japanese forces attempted significant relief and reinforcement efforts. The IJN plan for this was labeled Operation KON; unfortunately, while some reinforcements were able to reach the island, the initial wave of Operation KON was aborted after surprise was lost, and subsequent waves were canceled after Allied attacks began against the Marianas.
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! Operation KON !! Operation Horlicks
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| '''Des Div 27:'''<br> {{QuestRewardShip|Shiratsuyu Kai Ni|small=true}} {{QuestRewardShip|Harusame Kai Ni|small=true}} {{QuestRewardShip|Samidare Kai|small=true}}
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| '''Des Div 10:'''<br> {{QuestRewardShip|Asagumo Kai|small=true}} {{QuestRewardShip|Kazagumo Kai Ni|small=true}}
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| '''Des Div 27:'''<br> {{QuestRewardShip|Shigure Kai San|small=true}}
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! Task Force 75 (Covering Group B)
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