America at War: Two Years of Conflict A Nation’s Struggle
The Lexington explodes in the Coral Sea as US forces claim victory in Coral Sea May 1942 and Midway June. Despite Midway loss, US warships repel top fleet, bomb Dutch Harbor and push enemy from the Aleutians. By July 4 bombers strike Germany and Italy as Fortresses and Liberators raid Europe.
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Axis Medals Turn Failure Tokens in North Africa
Commodore William A. Sullivan recalls salvaging a shipwreck Medals and unbroken brandy bottles amid a Tunisian harbor blast. The Italian Ombrina held medals for axis soldiers and explosive TNT cargo, while the note on airplanes and aero gear hints at wartime production growth.
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Sullivan
Ferryville
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Minstrel Bay The Washita Tanker Launched At Alabama Yard
The 22 400 ton SS Washita tank er was launched yesterday at the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co. yard. It is named for an Indian battle fought 150 miles from Dodge Kansas in 1868.
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Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co
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