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The Sinking of the USS Lexington

The USS Lexington sank as a result of damage caused by Japanese torpedo planes and dive-bombers at the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. She was the fourth of five ships to carry the name Lexington and one … Continue reading →

“A Date Which Will Live In Infamy”

Conflict: World War II

by Peter

“…December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” – President Franklin D Roosevelt The World War II War Diaries on Fold3 … Continue reading →