Two private firms working together, Search Inc. and Ocean Infinity, discovered the USS Nevada almost three miles underwater and about 65 nautical miles southwest of Honolulu, the firms said in a statement Monday.
Peter A. Wright launched P.A.W. Capital Partners back in 1990. He is the fund’s Chief Investment Officer, General Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager ever since. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Cornell University. Mr. Wright started off his career at I.B.M, later moving to Gartner Group where he worked as an […]
Warfare History Network History, Asia A vital role. Key point: These wooden warships helped hunt enemy vessels and served in both major theaters. Here's their impressive legacy. Late in the day on October 24, 1944, all of the available 39 patrol torpedo (PT…
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Warfare History Network History, Asia It took the Allies by surprise. Key point: Tokyo's plane was far more agile and deadly that some arrogant American war planners believed possible. But eventually, they learned and were able to build better planes to cou…
Warfare History Network History, Americas The occupation of the Aleutians wounded American pride and aroused indignation. For decades Americans have been spoiled by the instant coverage of war in the media. The stark reality of Vietnam entered homes wit…
The USS Nevada was found three miles below the surface of the Pacific where it partook in World War II. This is the first time anyone's seen it since. The post Researchers Finally Find The USS Nevada, Which Survived Pearl Harbor, D-Day, And An Atomic Bomb app…
Memorial Day officially became a national holiday in 1971 and was originally named Decoration Day. This year, there are many ways to honour US veterans and explore the history of war without leaving home. More »
During the Cold War, the U. S. Navy studied a concept for a troop-carrying submarine that would have carried an entire U. S. Marine Expeditionary Unit—2,000 Marines and their equipment.
Warfare History Network History, Asia An impressive feat. Key point: Submarines delivered badly needed supplies and also special forces. They also, of course, sunk enemy ships. Sunsets over Manila Bay are nothing less than spectacular. Once the sun dips bel…
Warfare History Network Security, Some ships never die. Here's What You Need To Remember: Without question, the Pearl Harbor salvage operation was the largest in naval history. The men behind it lived up to their creed: “We keep them fit to fight.” The Pea…
Warfare History Network History, Asia No resources, no carriers. Key Point: Bad planning and a lack of resources hurt Tokyo's war efforts. Because of this, it would be unable to recover from back-to-back losses. Japan lacked the industrial strength needed t…
Today is the 132nd day of 2020. There are 234 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT2000: With the birth of a baby girl named Astha — “Faith” in Hindi — India's population officially hits one billion. OTHER EVENTS1507: France annexes Genoa in Italy.1745: Fre…
Researchers have discovered the wreck of storied World War II battleship USS Nevada 65 nautical miles southwest of Pearl Harbor.
Warfare History Network History, Asia They undertook over 300 of them. Sunsets over Manila Bay are nothing less than spectacular. Once the sun dips below the horizon there is a lingering illumination known as “blue hour” as the sky gradually shifts from pa…