Historical Events tagged with "uss greer"

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Military & Warfare

German U-Boat Attacks USS Greer

September 4th, 1941 83 years ago

A German U-boat attacked the USS Greer, marking a pivotal moment in naval engagements during World War II. The USS Greer, a destroyer escort, was patrolling the Atlantic when it encountered the U-652. After being attacked, the Greer returned fire, damaging the submarine. This incident underscored the increasing tensions between the United States and Germany prior to the U.S. entering the war.

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