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The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleship
As he approached the isle of Samar ... battle and, as it turned out, somewhat beyond it, as Burton's report continued: "While attempting to fire the seventh round, the powder charge cooked off ...
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US Navy WWII sunken warship found off The Philippines
Roberts, a warship sunk during World War II, have been found at record ... The destroyer was wrecked during a battle off Samar Island Oct. 25, 1944, when US forces were attempting to liberate ...