12-08-2010, 11:26 AM
What I can't get over is all of the warnings that happen that day.
The USS Ward (DD139) fired on a sub at 0645 and sent a message that read: "We have attacked, fired upon, and dropped depth charges on a submarine operating in defensive sea areas."
Radar picked up a huge flight of planes in plenty of time to sound "General Quarters" on Battleship row.
Even the inbound Japaneses pilots made mistakes..Instead of the dive bombers then the torpedo planes they all slammed into Pearl in one massive strike.
Yes,those men are to be remembered as well as the mistakes made that day least we repeat them.
The USS Ward (DD139) fired on a sub at 0645 and sent a message that read: "We have attacked, fired upon, and dropped depth charges on a submarine operating in defensive sea areas."
Radar picked up a huge flight of planes in plenty of time to sound "General Quarters" on Battleship row.
Even the inbound Japaneses pilots made mistakes..Instead of the dive bombers then the torpedo planes they all slammed into Pearl in one massive strike.
Yes,those men are to be remembered as well as the mistakes made that day least we repeat them.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!