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2017-08-20 Science & Technology

Wreckage of WWII ship "USS Indianapolis" sunk after 'secret mission' found in Philippine Sea

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Posted by Frank G 2017-08-20 10:29|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Double post. Sorry mods I missed the earlier post

Posted by Frank G 2017-08-20 10:45|| 2017-08-20 10:45|| Front Page Top

#2 They didn't even list us overdue for a week.

Heck, they didn't even bother looking looking for survivors of the Battle of Samar until someone flying over noticed them days later. There's a reason FUBAR is a military term.

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-08-20 11:10|| 2017-08-20 11:10|| Front Page Top

#3 A classic yarn from a great movie.

Posted by KBK 2017-08-20 11:42|| 2017-08-20 11:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Ironic tragedy that the single biggest naval loss in the war occurred just following delivery of the devices that would end the war 6 weeks later. Imagine the cost if they had been sunk on the outbound leg.

Posted by Glenmore 2017-08-20 14:19|| 2017-08-20 14:19|| Front Page Top

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