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What It Is Like When A Ship Is Hit In War Time
An eyewitness account describes a Japanese air strike on a battleship, detailing the explosion aft of the bridge, raging flames, and crew's efforts to fight the fire. Doctors and sailors rescue the wounded as the ship steadies, with Rear Admiral Struble and Brig. Gen. Denchel present as the Nashville moves forward at dusk.
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Spencer
Was
Mindoro
Arthur D. Struble
Genaul
S. Denchel
Nashville