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  • Hero Ships USS Laffey (Season 1, Episode 8)
  • TV Episode | Documentary, History, War

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USS Laffey (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV Episode | Documentary, History, War
The USS Laffey was in reality two great vessels with the same name--the first, DD-459, fought to the death in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942. The second, DD-724, was at the center of World War II's most intensely brutal ...See moreThe USS Laffey was in reality two great vessels with the same name--the first, DD-459, fought to the death in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942. The second, DD-724, was at the center of World War II's most intensely brutal kamikaze attack, where it earned the nickname "The Ship that Would Not Die." However, the crew casualties were high: over 30 perished and another 70 were wounded. Written by Lou Reda Productions See less
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Director
John T. Wright
Writer
Liz Reph (writer)
Producer
Liz Reph (producer)
Editor
John T. Wright
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Updated Jul 21, 2008
Release date
Jul 21, 2008 (United States)

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