Posts by Glenn
USS Franklin Initiated Into The “Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep”
On September 20, 1944 USS Franklin crossed the Equator. Like nearly every US Naval vessel before her, polliwogs were initiated into the Mysteries of the Deep.
Read MoreFriday Night Links 15 September 2023
Links I have found informative about both USS Franklin and World War II in the Pacific.
Read MoreUSS Franklin Fields More Fighters (Part 2 of 2)
Part 2 of a 2-part series discussing how the types of aircraft changed aboard USs Franklin t counter Japaense attacks.
Read MoreUSS Franklin Aircraft: Corsairs, Helldivers, And More! (Part 1 of 2)
Part 1 of a 2-part series on the aircraft that flew on USS Franklin (CV-13)
Read MoreYes, USS Franklin Appears In “Apocalypse ‘45” Documentary
Director Erik Nelson has crafted Apocalypse ’45, a documentary about the final eight months of World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO). Originally released several years ago, it’s now available on DVD. As part of my research on my book about Big Ben and its crew, I watched it last night. What…
Read MoreCaptain Leslie Gehres—Martinet Or Magnificent?
Captain Leslie Gehres was either respected or hated by the men who served under him.
Read MoreEmbracing Artificial Intelligence-Three Tips To Survive The (R)evolution
AI isn’t the author’s first workplace disruption. Here are three tips to help ease the transition into AI.
Read MoreJames Russell’s Influences On USS Franklin
Called a “man of great vision and ability,” James S. Russell’s naval career intersected that of USS Franklin and its captain three times.
Read MoreHow Logistics Evolved To Help Win WW II In The Central Pacific
Historian published an article in the Journal of Military History. I learned several things from it that will prove useful in my research.
Read MoreStephen Jurika And His Search For Amelia Earhart
July 2nd is the anniversary of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Stephen Jurika participated in the search for Earhard and her navigator, Fred Noonan.
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