October 2023 - MGlenn Ross

Kamikazes Attack USS Franklin (CV-13)

By Glenn | October 30, 2023 |

A crowed deck of planes, pilots, and crews of Air Group 13 in October 1944. The first nine are Hellcat fighters, the ones in the back are Helldivers and Avengers. Franklin would be struck by a Kamikaze on 30 October 1944.

USS Franklin was struck by a kamikaze pilot on 30 October 1944.

The Battles Continue: USS Franklin 15-29 October 1944

By Glenn | October 21, 2023 |

Map of the various battles fought between 24-26 October 1944 in the Philippines.

2nd of 3 part series about USS Franklin’s battles in October 1944.

10-15 October 1944: USS Franklin Attacks

By Glenn | October 10, 2023 |

A crowed deck of planes, pilots, and crews of Air Group 13 in October 1944. The first nine are Hellcat fighters, the ones in the back are Helldivers and Avengers. Franklin would be struck by a Kamikaze on 30 October 1944.

USS Franklin sees plenty of action 10-14 October 1944.

Historian Richard B. Frank On The Asia-Pacific War

By Glenn | October 6, 2023 |

Cover of Richard B. Frank's book, Tower of Skulls: A History of the Asia-Pacific War July 1937-May 1942

Excellent presentation on The Asia-Pacific War by historian Ricvhard B. Frank.