Outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of the U.S.S. Johnston fought overwhelming odds before their ship sank more than 21,000 ...

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The Battle of Samar was a turning point in the Battle of Leyte Gulf — perhaps the largest naval battle in history. Ted was discharged from active duty on Dec. 4, 1945.

Explorers found part of the USS New Orleans, blown off of the cruiser during heavy fighting in World War II.

Just 7 ships from Taffy 3 were attacked by surprise by the might of the Japanese Navy. Taffy 3 were under-gunned and under-armored for such a battle and as such this became one of the greatest ...

After 80 years, researchers located the bow of USS New Orleans torn off by a Japanese torpedo during a 1942 WWII naval battle that killed over 180 crew members.

Recently, researchers located the bow of the USS New Orleans, a WWII cruiser, which was heavily damaged at the Battle of Tassafaronga in 1942.

After 80 years, researchers located the bow of USS New Orleans torn off by a Japanese torpedo during a 1942 WWII naval battle that killed over 180 crew members.

Nicknamed the “Bloody Bucket” by the Germans, the 28th Infantry Division played a major role during the Battle of the Bulge.

The Battle off Samar, fought on October 25, 1944, was one of the final major naval clashes in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. It occurred east of Samar Island as part of the larger Battle ...