How One American Destroyer Changed the Course of World War II in the Pacific
How One American Destroyer Changed the Course of World War II in the Pacific For their outstanding combat performance, the men of the USS England were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, making them one of only three destroyer escort crews in World War II to be so recognized. Here's What You Need to Know: Historian W.H. Holmes considers England’s 12-day battle as “the most brilliant antisubmarine operation in history.” Admiral Soemu Toyoda needed answers. The newly appointed commander in chief of Japan’s Combined Fleet, Toyoda found himself facing several unpleasant facts. By May...
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