Ridiculous History
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The WWII Naval Battle Won Using Potatoes
31 minutes Posted Aug 7, 2018 at 5:35 pm.
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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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