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From the Storms of War: Shared Experiences Bond These World War II Veterans
In October 1945, two months after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and one ...
Manitowoc-built WWII submarine USS Puffer survived one of the most intense depth-charge attacks on record
USS Puffer launched on Nov. 22, 1942, and on Oct. 9, 1943, during its maiden voyage, encountered an escort destroyer leading a large tanker.
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From the beginning of World War II to the end, veteran and model maker Andy Miller makes U.S. Naval history come alive
“WWII brought them together,” he said ... Though each model Miller makes is more complex than the last, the USS Missouri ...
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Abroad and on local highways, Korean War veteran made impact
DDR USS 743 out of San Diego. He took to Hawaii, Midway and Australia through the end of his service in 1958. His platoon pulled into the port in Sydney as the first American warship in the harbor ...
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Navy commissions destroyer USS John Basilone, named for legendary Marine and Medal of Honor recipient
The Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS John Basilone, its latest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, named in ...
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What Was the Best Battleship Ever?
The USS New Jersey (BB-62), known as "Big J," is arguably the greatest battleship ever, renowned for her impressive combat ...
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Veteran and model maker Andy Miller makes U.S. Naval history come alive
Down to the smallest details, each model is expertly crafted and holds a wealth of information about the history and ...
There’s just one USS Nevada veteran left. His mission is to keep the ship’s memory alive
Ramsey is so dedicated to the Nevada that when he dies, he wants a portion of his remains to be buried over the battleship, which the Navy sunk with an aerial torpedo in 1948. It’s located 65 nautical ...
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Their ranks are shrinking, their memories are keen
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I Declare USS Missouri the Best Battleship Ever
The USS Missouri, an Iowa-class battleship, is celebrated as one of the most iconic American warships. Commissioned during ...
Gilbert and Sullivan's 'HMS Pinafore' takes the stage at Winter Opera St. Louis
Winter Opera staged Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers” in 2022. Winter Opera St. Louis opens its 18th season with W. S.
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64,000 Ton Battleship: The U.S. Navy's Montana-Class Was Doomed
The Montana-class super battleships, designed as the largest and most powerful battleships ever for the U.S. Navy, were ultimately canceled in 1943. Featuring twelve 16-inch guns and heavy armor, they ...