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Doolittle Raid

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19 April 2009

I am in Borneo heading into the jungles.  Got this interesting email from blog.USNI.org:

Japan’s late-1941 attack on Pearl Harbor left America feeling vulnerable, and Japan invincible.  On April 18, 1942, American pilots – flying from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet – cracked Japan’s confidence.  Led by Lieutenant Colonel “Jimmy” Doolittle, their daring raid on Tokyo was the first WWII strike against the Japanese homeland.  In 1983, U. S. Naval Institute historians recorded a conversation with Doolittle as part of an oral history project.  Until weeks ago, the tapes of that interview sat hidden on a dusty shelf.  Rediscovered and digitized, we’ve posted them so you can hear, in his own voice, the man who made history with the “Doolittle Raid.”


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Honoring Heroes
Thank you for linking to this oral history, Michael. Speaking of heroes, I recommend this story and photo: "Medal of Honor Recipients Visit Troops" http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26313&Itemid=128 To see that most prestigious award around the necks of two more recent heroes, retired Col. Robert Howard and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, makes this American proud.
Paul S. , April 20, 2009
Great Link
Many thanks for passing this along, Michael; it's something everyone should listen to and follow up to get the other BTR shows to come from USNI. As this depicts, there have always been those who will put Duty, Honour, Country ahead of personal ambitions - much like you and the troops you travel with. Be well, Michael - stay safe, stay strong.
brityank , April 22, 2009
naval institute
thanks for the link! awesome!!!
gus , April 23, 2009

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