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The Dragons of Samar

Discussion in 'Naval Warfare in the Pacific' started by texson66, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. texson66

    texson66 Ace

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    While looking around for info on the Sammy B, I found this fitting and quite moving tribute to the members of Taffy-3

    [video=youtube;Cb9Y8uNL1Hw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb9Y8uNL1Hw[/video]


    Here's a more action packed CGI of the Battle off Samar:

    [video=youtube;TNIV8ctbebc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNIV8ctbebc&feature=related[/video]

    What was it really like? Here's a start:

    [video=youtube;iQBVhsw6Qck]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQBVhsw6Qck&feature=related[/video]


    Yet another CGI from Dog Fights:

    [video=youtube;LbQhBjsHKco]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbQhBjsHKco&feature=related[/video]
     
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  2. machine shop tom

    machine shop tom Member

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    Thank you for posting. My dad would be very happy to see his mates honored so.

    tom
     
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    I don't know how I missed this post earlier. This has become an area of great interest to me. Thanks for posting it, Tex.
     
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