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Ridiculous History

The WWII Naval Battle Won Using Potatoes

Ridiculous History

iHeartPodcasts

History, Society & Culture

4.24.7K Ratings

🗓️ 7 August 2018

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

The U.S.S. O'Bannon was a Fletcher-class navy destroyer with an impressive array of weaponry and a solid track record in conflicts in WWII. However, even the most experienced sailors aren't perfect -- and when the O'Bannon happened upon a hapless Japanese submarine, both crew engaged in a desperate and bizarre food fight. Tune in to learn more.

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0:54.0

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1:01.0

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1:30.0

Music

1:54.0

Welcome to the show.

1:56.0

Pressley Neville O'Bannon was born in 1784 and has nothing to do with this episode other than the fact that there is a ship named after him, the USS O'Bannon.

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