Naval History Magazine - August 2007 Volume 21, Number 4

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At a critical moment during the Vietnam War, U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers provided a strategically important punch off Haiphong Harbor.

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A Name that Endures with Honor

Although overshadowed in the public's mind by other World War II battles, the brutal land, sea, and air struggle for control...

Innovation and Determination Ashore
The U.S. campaign on Guadalcanal was based on a solid amphibious warfare foundation, but its success depended on the insights and...
Crucible at Sea
In the waters off Guadalcanal, the Imperial Japanese Navy repeatedly exposed U.S. Navy deficiencies. But hard lessons learned there...
Combat Artists of Guadalcanal
The fighting on and around Guadalcanal 65 years ago provided a wealth of scenes for artists to record, often at their peril....
Innovation and Determination Ashore
The U.S. campaign on Guadalcanal was based on a solid amphibious warfare foundation, but its success depended on the insights and...
Crucible at Sea
In the waters off Guadalcanal, the Imperial Japanese Navy repeatedly exposed U.S. Navy deficiencies. But hard lessons learned there...
Combat Artists of Guadalcanal
The fighting on and around Guadalcanal 65 years ago provided a wealth of scenes for artists to record, often at their peril....

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Pounding the Do Son Peninsula

At a critical moment during the Vietnam War, U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers provided a strategically important punch off...

Explaining Defeat: The Loss of the USS Chesapeake

Sidebar: Connecting with the Ships

Despite their country'...

On Our Scope

Midway, the focus of Naval History's June issue, is traditionally considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific. In this issue...


 
 

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