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The US had 6 different classes of DEs, all slightly different. The DE was a fairly small ship, having a length of between ABOUT 280-300 ft.
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What was the Navajo word shark used as during World War 2?
destroyer
What service did William golding join in World War 2?
He joined the Royal Navy in 1940 an he fought on board of a destroyer
What was the Japanese escort ship Aguni named after?
The Japanese escort ship called Aguni was named after the Aguni Island. The ship was used by the Imperial Navy during the second World War. It was damaged from a bomb in 1945.
What Allied plane shot down the most enemy aircraft in World War 2?
the British hawker hurricane, it shot down the most planes then any others in ww2. The p51 which was only good at long range and was used late in the war to escort US bombers
How did the convoy system work?
Early in the war, merchant ships carrying supplies to both Russia and Britain were targeted heavily by German U-Boats(submarines). Since there were not enough destroyers and destroyer escorts to protect each individual ship, convoys were formed. In these convoys, merchant ships were grouped together and protected by a small number of escort vessels
How did DDE become well known during World War 2?
It stands for Destroyer Escort. It was a war ship that provided escort services to larger ships and convoys of cargo ships.
What was the US Navy destroyer used for in World War 2?
escort duty for larger ships and protect landing craft
What has the author Jeffrey E Cope written?
Jeffrey E. Cope has written: 'U.S.S. Holt (DE-706) destroyer escort' -- subject(s): American Naval operations, American Personal narratives, Biography, Campaigns, Destroyer escorts, History, Holt ((Destroyer escort), Naval operations, American, Personal narratives, American, Sailors, World War, 1939-1945
When was the destroyer of world war 1 invented?
1892
What does dd stand for before the numbers on a World War 2 destroyer?
The DD the navy designation for "Destroyer".
How many men are on a world war 2 destroyer?
Alot of women
What was the Navajo word shark used as during World War 2?
destroyer
What does DDR mean on US Navy Ship?
DDR stands for Destroyer Escort (Radar Picket). It refers to a type of ship that was designed and used by the US Navy during World War II and the Cold War era. These ships were smaller than traditional destroyers and were primarily used for anti-submarine warfare and providing radar coverage for larger fleet units.
Marines used the Navajo word for shark as code for what in World War 2?
destroyer
When was Destroyer War Badge created?
Destroyer War Badge was created on 1940-06-04.
Who is the nanobreaker?
the_nanobreaker is the Creator, Controller and Destroyer of Nanotechnology (nanotech) world. The secret will release on World War III.
How do you find info on the 776th tank destroyer battlion in the pacific theater during world war 2?
The 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion didn't fight in the Pacific theater during World War II. Google 776th Tank destroyer battalion. Here is the link; http://www.100thww2.org/support/776combat.html
