Battle/events/history Flashcards
USS LIBERTY
• Date: 8 June 1967
• Where: East of Mediterranean
Significance:
• It was during 6 Days Israel-Arab War
• It was attacked by Israel’s Fighters & Torpedo boats.
• 34 Men Killed
• It constitutes the largest loss of life in American Cryptological History.
USS PUEBLO
• Date: 23 January 1968
• Where: Off the Coast of N.K in international water
Significance:
• 1 man died 3 men wounded
• 82 men were held captive for 11 months
• Constituted the largest single loss of sensitive material.
HAINAN ISLAND Incident
• Date: 01 April 2001
• Where: 70 miles away of Hainan
Significance:
• Collision in the air between US Navy EP-3E & a Chinese Fighter plan J-8II
• EP-3E had 26 minutes to carry out Emergency plan including sensitive material
• 24 Crewmembers were detained & interrogated by Chinese government until a letter of apology was issued by President George Bush.
• Plane belongs to VQ-1
USS STARK
• Date: 17 May 1987 • Where: In the Persian Gulf Significance: • During Iraq-Iran war • An Iraq A/C attacked the ship with 2 anti-surface missiles • 37 American Sailors died • The ship failed to defend itself.
EC-121
• Date: 15 April 1969
• Where: Over Sea of Japan
Significance:
• Was shot down by North Korea
• 31 Americans on plane died (8 officers & 23 enlisted)
• 9 of the crew were Naval Security Group technicians (CTs) & linguists in Russian & Korean
• Plane belongs to VQ-1 Squadron
15 April 1969, shot down by NK over the Sea of Japan, 31 men were killed (8 officers & 23 enlisted), 9 of the crew were CT, Naval Security Group.
EC-121
What year did the Navy first transmit radio voice comms from air to ground?
1919
What year did the Defense Intel Agency (DIA) become operational?
1961
Which President signed the National Security Act of 1947?
Harry S. Truman
- Took a part in every assault the US Marines conducted in Pacific from 1942-1945
- They transmitted messages by telephone & radio in their native language code that Japanese never broke.
Navajo Code Talkers
Who is Eugene Bennett Fluckey?
A submarine commander who received Medal of Honor during WWII. Also received 4 Navy Crosses
Who is the father of nuclear navy?
Hyman George Rickover
Who is Joshua Humphreys?
Designed 6 original frigates (including USS Constitution)
WHO IS JOHN BARRY?
1st American Commissioned Naval Officer & 1st Flag Officer
LANDING AT INCHON
• Date: 15 September 1950 • Where: West Coast of South Korea Significance: • N.K invaded S.K • General MacArthur was the Commander. • Landing at Inchon would enable UN to mount major attack on Seoul, major roads & rail links in NKPA's line of communication • The highest tides occurred in mid of month. • Chromite was code name • Intelligence was a key
D-DAY LANDING
• Date: 6 June 1944 on Tuesday at 0630
• Where: Europe/English Channel
Significance:
• Refers to Allied Invasion to Normandy Beaches in France.
• Biggest Military Deception operation
• General Eisenhower was the US Commander
• 160,000 troops landed & 5,000 ships were involved
BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF
• Date: 23-26 October 1944
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Part of Philippines Battle Campaign
• 4 Major Naval Battles
• Japanese First Kamikaze Attack (Suicide A/C)
• Japan was cut off its major supplies in the south & lost 100 trained pilot which was never replaced
BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL
• 12—15 November 1942 - NAVAL
Date: August 1942- February 1943
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• MacArthur’s return to the Phillipines
• 1st major offensive actions for the allies/ Marked Transition into offensive strategic
• Fought 3 major land battles & 7 Naval Battles
BATTLE OF MIDWAY
• Date: 4-7 June 1942
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Turning point of war
• Brought Equity of forces between Allies & Japan
• US Knew of attack on Midway because of Code Breaking.
• 4 Japanese carriers were sunk & US Carrier Yorktown was sunk.
3 US Carriers were: Enterprise, Hornet, & Yorktown.
BATTLE OF CORAL SEA
• Date: 4-8 May 1942
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Strategic Victory for Allies
• 1st Carrier Vs. Carrier
• It was first step for Japanese to invade Australia
• US Carrier Lexington was sunk while US Carrier Yorktown was damaged.
Japanese never threatened Australia again
USS LIBERTY
• Date: 8 June 1967
• Where: East of Mediterranean
Significance:
• It was during 6 Days Israel-Arab War
• It was attacked by Israel’s Fighters & Torpedo boats.
• 34 Men Killed
• It constitutes the largest loss of life in American Cryptological History.
USS PUEBLO
• Date: 23 January 1968
• Where: Off the Coast of N.K in international water
Significance:
• 1 man died 3 men wounded
• 82 men were held captive for 11 months
• Constituted the largest single loss of sensitive material.
HAINAN ISLAND Incident
• Date: 01 April 2001
• Where: 70 miles away of Hainan
Significance:
• Collision in the air between US Navy EP-3E & a Chinese Fighter plan J-8II
• EP-3E had 26 minutes to carry out Emergency plan including sensitive material
• 24 Crewmembers were detained & interrogated by Chinese government until a letter of apology was issued by President George Bush.
• Plane belongs to VQ-1
USS STARK
• Date: 17 May 1987 • Where: In the Persian Gulf Significance: • During Iraq-Iran war • An Iraq A/C attacked the ship with 2 anti-surface missiles • 37 American Sailors died • The ship failed to defend itself.
