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Today in military history: World’s first combat submarine sinks

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Today in military history: World’s first combat submarine sinks Today in military history: World’s first combat submarine sinks

A US Navy destroyer once won a surface engagement with potatoes

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A US Navy destroyer once won a surface engagement with potatoes A US Navy destroyer once won a surface engagement with potatoes

25 incredible photos of life on a US Navy submarine

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25 incredible photos of life on a US Navy submarine 25 incredible photos of life on a US Navy submarine

By Orvelin Valle

Why American submarines feared this Russian destroyer

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Why American submarines feared this Russian destroyer Why American submarines feared this Russian destroyer

By Harold C. Hutchison

North Korea just launched a new nuclear missile submarine

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North Korea just launched a new nuclear missile submarine North Korea just launched a new nuclear missile submarine

This was Germany’s only military operation in North America during World War II

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This was Germany’s only military operation in North America during World War II This was Germany’s only military operation in North America during World War II

The Great Lakes aircraft carriers of World War II

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The Great Lakes aircraft carriers of World War II The Great Lakes aircraft carriers of World War II

Why the Navy needed the Smithsonian’s help in naming WWII submarines

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Why the Navy needed the Smithsonian’s help in naming WWII submarines Why the Navy needed the Smithsonian’s help in naming WWII submarines

The Chinese military’s grand maritime ambitions

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The Chinese military’s grand maritime ambitions The Chinese military’s grand maritime ambitions

By Jessica Evans

This is why nuclear subs don’t try to rest on the sea floor

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This is why nuclear subs don’t try to rest on the sea floor This is why nuclear subs don’t try to rest on the sea floor

By Blake Stilwell

That time Germany tried to steal four U-boat officers

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That time Germany tried to steal four U-boat officers That time Germany tried to steal four U-boat officers

The insane survival of the USS Salmon

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The insane survival of the USS Salmon The insane survival of the USS Salmon

Surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis

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Surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis Surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis

By Jessica Evans

This German U-boat was crewed by American sailors

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This German U-boat was crewed by American sailors This German U-boat was crewed by American sailors

By Miguel Ortiz

Ramage’s Rampage: When a sub killed 5 ships in 40 minutes

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Ramage’s Rampage: When a sub killed 5 ships in 40 minutes Ramage’s Rampage: When a sub killed 5 ships in 40 minutes

The time Japanese submarines attacked California and Oregon during WWII

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The time Japanese submarines attacked California and Oregon during WWII The time Japanese submarines attacked California and Oregon during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Race against time: How the military is trying to find the Titan submersible

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Race against time: How the military is trying to find the Titan submersible Race against time: How the military is trying to find the Titan submersible

By Miguel Ortiz

This was the most successful torpedo attack of World War II

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This was the most successful torpedo attack of World War II This was the most successful torpedo attack of World War II

Today in military history: USS George Washington is launched

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Today in military history: USS George Washington is launched Today in military history: USS George Washington is launched

The HMS Thunderbolt was lost with almost all hands, twice

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The HMS Thunderbolt was lost with almost all hands, twice The HMS Thunderbolt was lost with almost all hands, twice