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Le USS HOLLIS (DE-794), Un pilier de l'escorte alliée en Méditerranée.
Histoire · 24 April 2025
During the tumult of World War II, the Buckley-class escort destroyers, nicknamed "Tin Cans" for their lightness, played a crucial role in protecting Allied convoys and countering German U-boats. The USS Hollis (DE-794), launched in 1943, illustrates this contribution through its missions in the Mediterranean, notably during Operation Anvil-Dragoon. This article traces the ship's journey, from its technological research to its operational engagements. A Buckley-Class Ship Launched in 1943, the...