AFTER ACTION BLOG

USS Franklin Deck Log 16 March 1945-Moving Toward Japan
This is the third in a series of posts based on USS Franklin's...

USS Franklin Deck Log 15 March-Enroute To The Empire Area
This is the second in a series of daily blog posts drawing from...

14 MARCH 1945 USS FRANKLIN SAILS TOWARD DESTINY
This is the first in a series of posts covering the period 14...

USS Franklin Arrives at Ulithi Atoll, 13 March 1945
Murderers' Row Third Fleet aircraft carriers at anchor in Ulithi Atoll, 8 December...

World War II US Navy Carrier Classes-And More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7jVfcbCxZE This is a very good overview of the different classes of US...

US Navy Pay Grades For Enlisted Men in 1944
The Bluejackets' Manual 1944. Author's photo I've been reading various histories of the...

US Navy Task Force 58 Ship Formations
Readers familiar with the US Pacific Fleet in World War II know that...

World War II Movies Are Not Always Accurate–That’s Okay
I am pausing my research into USS Franklin to discuss movies and TV...