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The Other Yamamoto – An American Hero
The Other Yamamoto – An American Hero is a story of bravery, resilience, and unshakable loyalty to one’s country, even in the face of immense adversity. In 1936, a young [...]
Calvin Graham – The Youngest Recruit
Calvin Graham – The Youngest Recruit stands as an unforgettable story of courage and determination. When the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941, it sent shockwaves [...]
Signing ceremony of the Tripartite Pact of the Axis Powers; seated at the front left (from left to right) are Ambassador Saburō Kurusu (leaning forward), Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano, Adolf Hitler (slumped in his chair) and Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop (standing), Heinrich Hoffmann,<https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/meet-original-axis-evil-hitler-mussolini-and-tojo-145727>
An Axis is Formed: The Tripartite Pact
On September 27, 1940, representatives from Japan, Italy, and Germany convened in Berlin to sign the Tripartite Pact, a mutual defense treaty that would forever alter the course of World [...]
Was the Attack on Pearl Harbor Illegal?
Was the attack on Pearl Harbor illegal? This question has lingered in historical discourse, sparking debates about international law, wartime ethics, and Japan's role in one of the most [...]
MARINETTE, Wisconsin (July 14, 2016) The future USS Detroit (LCS 7) conducts acceptance trials. Acceptance trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin-Michael Rote/Released), Lockheed Martin/U.S. Navy Photographer/Michael Rote, <http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=223368> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Detroit
Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Detroit stands as a testament to resilience and valor, embodying a unique legacy in naval history. As an Omaha-class light cruiser, USS Detroit (CL-8) was [...]
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 transits into San Diego prior to mooring at Naval Air Station North Island. Nimitz is preparing for a 2009 regularly scheduled Western Pacific Deployment, United States Navy, <http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=74646><http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/090729-N-3038W-459.jpg> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
Named for a Legend: USS Nimitz Turns 50
December 7th, 1941, marked a turning point in history, altering countless lives and shaping the future of global conflict. Shortly after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, Fleet Admiral Chester [...]
Wreckage of USS Helena Located
The Wreckage of USS Helena was discovered on April 11, 2018, by a research team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. This monumental find marked the third World War II-era [...]
Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Hiei undergoes a full-power trial off Tsukugewan, <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kure_Naval_Arsenal> Kure Maritime Museum, (edited by Kazushige Todaka), Japanese Naval Warship Photo Album: Battleships and Battle Cruisers, p. 106.; also published in <Shizuo Fukui, Nihon No Gunkan: Shashinshu, published 1970>
Wreckage of Japanese Battleship Hiei Located
The Wreckage of Japanese Battleship Hiei was recently confirmed by the research vessel R/V Petrel, continuing its remarkable legacy of uncovering World War II-era shipwrecks. Despite the passing of Paul [...]
The Navy’s New Destroyer
The Navy’s New Destroyer pays tribute to one of America’s greatest heroes, John William Finn, a World War II veteran whose bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor remains an [...]
The U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS-40) departs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA), on 25 April 2005 following a port visit. Frank Cable was home ported out of Guam, U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Ian W. Anderson, United States Navy <http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=23909>
Pearl Harbor Welcomes the USS Frank Cable: Bringing Together Generations of Service
On October 29, 1979, the USS Frank Cable (AS-40), an American submarine tender, joined the ranks of the United States Navy. Initially tasked with supporting Los Angeles-class attack submarines, the vessel [...]
A small boat rescues a seaman from the U.S. Navy battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48), which is burning in the foreground. Note the two men in the superstructure. The USS Tennessee (BB-43) is visible behind West Virginia, U.S. Navy, Office of Public Relations, <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
Survivor George Allen Birthday Celebrates 95th
Survivor George Allen Celebrates 95th Birthday surrounded by family and friends at Cleveland’s American Legion Post 81 on April 13, 2017. This milestone was not only a celebration of longevity [...]
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CVS-12) underway in the Pacific Ocean, circa in July 1969. Hornet, with assigned Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 59 (CVSG-59), was deployed to the Pacific Ocean as the recovery ship for the Apollo 11 Moon-landing mission from 27 June to 1 August 1969. The Apollo 11 crew was recovered on 24 July 1969. Note the shelter for the Apollo capsule on the flight deck, U.S. Navy <http://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv12-69apollo/index_001.htm> PD-USGov-Military-Navy
Wreckage of USS Hornet Located
The Wreckage of USS Hornet has been discovered, a monumental find that brings to light one of the most iconic warships of World War II. Lost during the Battle of [...]
