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The USS Greer (DD145) tangled with Germany's U-652 off the coast of Iceland on 4 September 1941. It evaded two torpedoes and dropped depth charges in return. No one was hit or harmed in the "incident" but it generally considered the first firefight between the US and Germany of what would become WWII. One week later President Roosevelt ordered all US Naval Vessels to attack any ship that that attacked or threatened a US ship or any foreign vessel under escort.
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What incident led to Congress's declaring war on Spain?
The Sinking of the USS Maine.
What is the USS Wisconsin's "Temper Temper" story?
The USS Wisconsin's "Temper Temper" story refers to an incident in 1988 when the battleship accidentally fired a live round during a training exercise, causing damage to a nearby ship. The incident highlighted the importance of safety protocols and training in the military.
What was the rationale for US escalation in Vietnam?
North Vietnamese Naval units (135th Torpedo Boat Squadron) attacked the US destroyer USS Maddox on 02 August 1964; then another incident occurred on 04 August 1964 (involving the USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy). That was the rationale.
Where is the Greer Memorial Library in Greer located?
The address of the Greer Memorial Library is: 74 A Main Street, Greer, 85927 0144
Was the USS constitution ever in Vietnam?
Yes she was in Vietnam in the 1960s. Precisely she was in the Tonka Bay incident. My Uncle John, who was one of her engineers served on her at that time.
Why the uss greer bomb?
the uss greer was bomb couse they Germans wanted to get even with the us navy
When did USS Liberty incident happen?
USS Liberty incident happened in 1967.
When did USS Monocacy incident happen?
USS Monocacy incident happened on 1918-01-17.
When did USS Stark incident happen?
USS Stark incident happened on 1987-05-17.
When did USS Panay incident happen?
USS Panay incident happened on 1937-12-12.
In what war did the Gulf of Tonkin incident occur?
Vietnam War; 1964 involving USN destroyers USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy. Maddox was re-cycled (scrapped); Turner Joy is preserved in Washington State as a memorial museum.
When talking about incidents, a precursor is?
A sign that an incident may occur in the future
What incident led to Congress's declaring war on Spain?
The Sinking of the USS Maine.
Where did the explosion of the USS. Maine occur?
Havana Harbor, Cuba.
Where did the explosion of the USS. Main occur?
Havana Harbor, Cuba.
What was the response after the German attack on the USS Greer?
After the German attack on the USS Greer on September 4, 1941, which was the first U.S. Navy ship attacked by a U-boat during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the U.S. government took a firmer stance against German aggression. The incident led to increased naval patrols in the Atlantic and a more aggressive policy toward German submarines. Roosevelt famously declared that the U.S. would "shoot on sight" at German vessels, marking a significant escalation in U.S. involvement in the conflict prior to its formal entry into the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Which incident became the final push towards war between the US and Spain?
The attack on the USS Maine
