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The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleship
Many acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B ...
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‘Lost In A Valiant Battle’: Royal Australian Navy Finds Wreck Of World War II US Destroyer
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) located the wreck of an ... The Edsall served valiantly in the early years of the Pacific battles of World War II. Fighting alongside Australian warships, the ...
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Major Pacific Battles
When organized battle ended after two months, Manila was one of the most thoroughly devastated cities of World War II. The Japanese Navy had blown up Manila's harbor and destroyed the old city.
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75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima
John Basilone was killed in action during the battle of Iwo Jima and posthumously ... as well as the Navy Cross, during World War II. By James Clark Posted on Feb 18, 2020 Editor’s note: A ...