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  2. USS Terror (CM-5) - Wikipedia

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    As the plane crashed into the ship's communication platform, one of its bombs exploded. The other penetrated the main deck before it, too, exploded. The aircraft's engine tore through the ship's bulkheads to land in the wardroom.

  3. MS Klipfontein (1939) - Wikipedia

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    The exact nature of the cause is still a matter of question. There is speculation the ship struck the reef in which the wreckage now lies. Others note shipwrecks in the area including a possible German submarine. The cargo consisted of 1000 tons of copper and manganese ore and 100 bales of wool. The copper was later recovered.

  4. List of mine warfare vessels of World War II - Wikipedia

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    The List of ships of World War II contains major military vessels of the war, arranged alphabetically and by type. The list includes armed vessels that served during the war and in the immediate aftermath, inclusive of localized ongoing combat operations, garrison surrenders, post-surrender occupation, colony re-occupation, troop and prisoner ...

  5. Military production during World War II - Wikipedia

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    During World War II unemployment by 1945 had fallen to 1.9% from 14.6% in 1940. 20% of the population during the war was employed within the armed forces. [ 36 ] The beginning years of World War II shows a spike in employment, but towards the end of the war decreased significantly.

  6. List of battleships of World War II - Wikipedia

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    The list includes armed vessels that served during the war and in the immediate aftermath, inclusive of localized ongoing combat operations, garrison surrenders, post-surrender occupation, colony re-occupation, troop and prisoner repatriation, to the end of 1945. For smaller vessels, see also List of World War II ships of less than 1000 tons.

  7. List of ships of World War II - Wikipedia

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    This list of ships of the Second World War contains major military vessels of the war, arranged alphabetically and by type. The list includes armed vessels that served during the war and in the immediate aftermath, inclusive of localized ongoing combat operations, garrison surrenders, post-surrender occupation, colony re-occupation, troop and prisoner repatriation, to the end of 1945.

  8. List of World War II vessel types of the United States

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    U.S. Navy Abbreviations of World War II; Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945; HISTORIC SHIPS TO VISIT - LISTED BY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE; NavSource Naval History; Summary of Vessels Built in WWII, by Type; Comparison of U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Vessels in World War II; Army Ships—The Ghost Fleet; History of US Army T Boats; Hero Ships: LST

  9. Category:World War II mine warfare vessels of the United ...

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    World War II minesweepers of the United States ... Major General Wallace F. Randolph (ship) USS Miantonomah (ACM-13) USS Miantonomah (CMc-5) USS Minah (AMc-204)