I remember my Dad talking about numerous naval encounters his destroyer

was involved with during WWII in the South Pacific. I particularly remember him mentioning a maneuver called "Crossing the T", I believe at Surigao Strait. Not that this is relevant to your question, I just happened to remember that when you mentioned Midway.

[Post edited by MikeVT85 at 04/17/2021 4:32PM]

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I remember my Dad talking about numerous naval encounters his destroyer

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