America Stunned Japan With The Invention of USS Taney Which Was Main Weapon of America in WW2

#america #history #ww2stories #audiobook #japanesenavy The USCGC Taney, a cutting cutter of the US Coast Guard, had a legendary 50-year service, including a significant combat record during World War II. Built in the mid-1930s, the seven Treasury Class cutters were the biggest and most powerful vessels in the US Navy. They were twin-screw, single-rudder, steam-turbine-powered ships with robust hulls. Initially equipped with two three-pounder saluting guns and two five-inch deck cannons, they were designed for maritime patrol, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions. In 1940, the US transferred the 327s to the Navy, with the primary duty being anti-submarine patrols off the Pearl Harbor coast. On December 7, 1941, the USS Taney was discovered tied at Pier 6, near the Aloha Tower in Honolulu. The Coast Guardsmen prepared the ship for sailing, and antiaircraft bursts filled the sky as Navy ships attacked Pearl Harbor. Taney's skipper, Commander Louis B. Olson, ordered the ship to sound general quarters and call for steam. The ship's anti-aircraft battery and guns were ready to fire, but the Japanese planes approached Honolulu. The Taney's crew stayed at their battle positions in Honolulu, anticipating that the raiders might return. At 11:35, a small group of Japanese planes passed overhead in the Honolulu area, and the crew of Taney's forward 3-inch gun managed to sight in and fire for a short while. By the afternoon, Japanese air activity over Honolulu had stopped. On December 8, 1941, the US Coast Guard ship Taney conducted seven depth charge strikes on suspected Japanese submarines off the coast of Honolulu. The crew had to adapt to combat operations after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Taney's patrol operations off the coast of Oahu became normal, with special deployments and tasks involving convoy escorts. The ship was responsible for transporting supplies to the Hawaiian Sea Frontier region. In July 1943, Taney nearly faced a Japanese patrol bomber during a special mission to the Line Islands. Despite being shaken by two near-miss explosions, Taney's aggressive maneuvering paid off, and the bomber eventually retreated. Two weeks later, Taney returned to Baker Island to complete the job. During World War II, the Coast Guard's crew, mostly volunteers, enlisted on Taney, a cutter ship. The ship underwent a major arsenal refit, replacing outdated cannons with new ones. Taney was equipped with advanced air-search and surface radars, and was sent to Boston Navy Yard for further upgrades. Taney led a squadron of anti-submarine ships connected to convoys between the U.S. East Coast and North Africa, serving as the flagship for Task Force 66, the United States Navy. During the Atlantic convoy, Taney aided in tracking merchant ships and coordinating escorts using advanced radars and communications equipment. On April 20th, German Junkers Ju-88 and Heinkel He-111 bombers attacked a convoy off the African coast of Tunisia. Taney's crew was alerted and the merchant ship SS Paul Hamilton exploded, killing 550 men. The destroyer USS Lansdale was split in two, and Taney barely escaped being hit by two torpedoes. The convoy was successfully delivered to American ports. In 1944, Taney remained the flagship of Task Force 66 on four subsequent convoys between the United States and the Mediterranean. After leaving flagship duty, she was refurbishment and transformed into an amphibious command ship (AGC). The ship's modifications included a superstructure, antiaircraft armament, and splinter shield enclosures. The United States Coast Guard Ship Taney, a USS Taney, was assigned as the flagship for Navy Rear Admiral Calvin H. Cobb in the Pacific Ocean after Pearl Harbor. The ship was assigned to the invasion of Okinawa, the war's last major battle, which resulted in the sinking of 36 ships and damage to another 368. The Taney was anchored at Higashi landing beaches, where Japanese planes attacked the anchorage. The ship remained anchored for the first month of the campaign, with frequent refueling at Karama Ratto. On May 11, 1945, the Taney moved to the southern anchorage off the island of Ei Shima, where Japanese aviation activity peaks. The ship experienced nightly attacks, kamikaze attacks, and friendly fire. During the final week of May 1945, Japanese air activity reached its peak over Ei Shima, causing the ship to spend three and a half days in general quarters almost nonstop. In the early morning of May 25, 1945, the Coast Guard cutter Taney faced numerous attacks from Japanese kamikazes. The ship's gun crews fired on a kamikaze, which crashed into the merchant ship SS Brown Victory and the minesweeper USS Spectacle. The attacks continued until May 27, when 125 Japanese aircraft flew over Ei Shima. The crew was called to battle stations 119 times in the first 45 days off Okinawa, marking the end of their worst period. Please like my video and subscribe my channel.