The Unbelievable Story of USS Edsall (DD-219)

Download World of Warships today https://wo.ws/3YJpzZu and use code: VETS4VETS to get an exclusive starter pack. USS Edsall (DD-219) was never destined to be remembered. Launched on July 29th, 1920, by World War II the aging destroyer was nearing the end of her career. Then on March 1st, 1942 she blundered into the mighty Kido Butai. Hopelessly outmatched by Japanese warships, the Edsall put up an unlikely fight that earned her a place in history books. Join our crew over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BigOldBoats Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUM0WOtnJVCmNUFkNGd-rGA/join Shop Big Old Boats merch: https://www.bigoldboats.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigoldboats TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigoldboat Music: Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hdulva Sources: A Blue Sea of Blood by Donald M. Kehn https://www.history.navy.mil/about-us/leadership/director/directors-corner/h-grams/h-gram-067/h-067-1.html https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Statements/display-statements/Article/3961527/statement-from-cno-on-discovery-of-the-location-of-the-wreck-of-destroyer-uss-e/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024/11/11/world-war-ii-edsall-wreck-japanese-found/ https://web.archive.org/web/20061015021239/http://www.bobhenneman.info/bhaoj.htm https://www.navsource.org/archives/05/219.htm https://catalog.archives.gov/id/133909747?objectPage=18 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/134067446?objectPage=18 Chapters: 00:00 USS Edsall (DD-219) 3:16 Chapter 1: The Clemson Class 7:42 Chapter 2: One of Many 11:38 Chapter 3: Destroyer Division 57 19:42 Chapter 4: The Dancing Mouse 25:20 Chapter 5: Uncovering the Past Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue providing free high-quality historical content.