The U.S. Navy's use of pigeons began decades before World War II, but the birds found their most critical mission during the ...
It's May 8, 1942. The U.S. Navy is fighting a critical battle against a Japanese invasion fleet bound for Port Moresby, a steppingstone to the Australian mainland. The Battle of the Coral Sea would be ...
Charles Jackson French towed a raft with 15 wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters with a rope around his waist. The Navy denied him any award or medal. By Matt White Published Jan 11, 2024 6 ...