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To: Homer_J_Simpson

>>> AA cruiser USS San Diego launched.

The San Diego was a light cruiser-one of four of the Atlanta class-and the only one of her sisters to survive the war unscathed. The San Diego steamed over 300,000 nautical miles, engaged the enemy on 34 different occasions, and never lost a man. She earned 18 battle stars for her World War 11 service, more than any other Navy ship except for the carrier Enterprise.

In recognition of her battle record, Admiral Halsey designated the San Diego to be the first allied warship to enter Tokyo Bay at the war’s end.


9 posted on 07/26/2011 5:50:11 AM PDT by tlb
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The San Diego steamed over 300,000 nautical miles, engaged the enemy on 34 different occasions, and never lost a man.

That's a happy crew.

10 posted on 07/26/2011 6:22:47 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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