1. Still, the flotilla leaving Sasebo on Friday will become the first Japanese military contingent since World War II to be deployed in support of forces involved in combat. 2. Still, the flotilla that left Japan last week is the first Japanese military contingent since World War II to help in an ongoing military campaign. 3. Still, the flotilla that left Sasebo on Friday is the first Japanese military contingent since World War II to help in an ongoing military campaign. 4. Elderly women and retired men made up most of the contingent since young men of fighting age from either side are not yet allowed to cross the bridge. |