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Flak-How does it truly work?

Discussion in 'Weapons & Technology in WWII' started by 9th Waffen SS, Aug 12, 2002.

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  1. skunk works

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    Friendly fire

    Casualties admitted by U.S. Navy

    WIA KIA
    1942, 8 5
    1943, 18 8
    1944, 44 108
    1945, 368 65
    total, 438 186

    I believe these numbers are low, since in one instance the San Fransisco put a salvo through the bridge of Atlanta, and in other night sea battles who know who sailed over who, or shot at who?

    68 civillians died at Pearl Harbor due to friendly fire.

    No one wants to admit these numbers, so they remain "Hush-Hush", even though they are very real.
     
    skunk works, Aug 17, 2007
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