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In 1942, Japan Launched a Second Strike on Pearl Harbor—Sort Of - The National Interest

Ultimately, Operation K achieved none of its goals. No damage was inflicted on Pearl Harbor’s facilities, and the reconnaissance yielded extremely little intelligence due to the cloud cover. 

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Why Many US WW2 Planes Used In Battle Were Left Shiny, Silver & Unpainted

If you've ever noticed the aluminum look of some planes from World War II, here's the reason.

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USS Illinois: The Forgotten Iowa-Class Battleship The Navy Never Finished

The USS Illinois (BB-65), a planned Iowa-class battleship, was never completed as naval warfare shifted toward carriers.