Veterans · 25 April 2025

In the annals of World War II, the contributions of merchant seamen often remain overshadowed by the grand narratives of military campaigns. Yet, their courage and resilience were vital to the Allied war effort. One such story is that of George Gordon BURROWS, a young British merchant seaman who, at the age of 19, played a modest but harrowing role in the 1944 Allied invasion of Southern France, known as Operation Dragoon. Aboard the merchant ship HMS Essex Trader, BURROWS witnessed a tragic...

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...