For Naval history fans, this is well known; otherwise less so. Probably one of the best examples of bravery in the Face of Certain Doom, and doing your duty anyway, that I have ever read. Although I wish this was given the Big Screen / Hanks/Spielberg treatment it deserves, go read Hornfischer's book and see if you don't agree. Then come back and follow the posts as I try to recreate the moment that Commander Evans decided to attack...
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: Battle off Samar and the USS Johnston
After the first 1700 Check-Ins on Untappd, 12 backyard Oktoberfests, 10 years of homebrewing, and many, many National, State, and Local Beer festivals attended, maybe I could take the time to actually write a review or two. After all, the years of research are, of course, For Science. Nothing Personal.
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You may not like everything I like, but if you stick with it, it should still be an effective way to know if you'll like it before you travel to it or buy it.
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