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A Least-Likely Combatant.
- Source :
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Naval History . Apr2019, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p48-53. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- The article discusses the role of the USS Neosho oiler in World War II. Background on the ship, which was built as part of a public-private scheme between the U.S. Navy and the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (Esso). The role of the Neosho in Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher's TF 17 aircraft carrier task force at Tonga in the South Pacific on April 27, 1942 is described. The attacks suffered by the ship are also detailed.
- Subjects :
- *TANKERS
*WORLD War II naval operations
*WORLD War II
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10421920
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Naval History
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 136560378