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To: dennisw
In war, losses happen.

On July 30, 1845, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis was attacked and sunk by a Japanese sub. That didn't mean Japan was winning the war.

43 posted on 08/06/2022 5:00:36 PM PDT by fso301
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To: fso301
On July 30, 1845

Opps! but I think you figured out the typo.

47 posted on 08/06/2022 6:31:30 PM PDT by fso301
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To: fso301

Didn’t we also lose some Commanding Marine Officers in the War with Mexico, and keep advancing?


49 posted on 08/07/2022 8:58:47 AM PDT by Morpheus2009 (If you want me to be afraid, then be consistent in your logic, standards, and your lies!s)
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