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Tales from Micronesia
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Hauptman Detzner WW I Holdout
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
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Volcano Observatories Provided Recovery Funding
The U.S. Geological Survey operates volcano observatories in volcanically active regions like those near Mount Redoubt in Alaska and Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
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Delivering The Bomb: Deaths Upon Deaths
Before the world's first two atomic bombs could be dropped on target in Japan, they had to be delivered to the bombers who would actually fly the missions. The <i>USS Indianapolis</i>, a US Navy heavy cruiser, just after delivering the bomb components to Tinian, near the coast of Japan, went down with two IJN torpedoes in her hull. Many survived the sinking. Then the sharks came.
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Introduction To Tales From The South Seas
Introduction to the myths and folklore of Oceania.
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Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Elcano was captain of the carrack Victoria, the first European ship to completely circumnavigate the globe.
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In Harm's Way: The U.S.S Indianapolis Story
"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." John Paul Jones, American Naval Hero.
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