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Default Re: Husband E. Kimmel during pearl harbour

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Originally Posted by mac_bolan00 View Post
anti-torpedo nets around battleship row. although i read keeping those up makes port service a b|ich, like keeping your raincoat on even when it's not raining.

If you go to Separate Files, Indices, etc. you'll see letters regarding this issue.

Short answer: The Nevada couldn't have gotten underway as quick as she did if the torpedo nets were in place. One the other hand, one BB got NINE torpedo hits. (Make your eyes water. )
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