The overlooked sacrifice of the Coast Guard in the Great War
In short: While many focus on the battle against U-boats, the contribution of the newly formed United States Coast Guard is often overlooked. This video explores the story of the USCGC Tampa and the tragic naval combat loss suffered by the United States in 1918.
The United States Coast Guard was only newly created in 1915, yet it played a vital role during the Great War while serving under Navy operational control. This video examines the service of the Coasties in the Battle of the Atlantic and the specific tragedy of the USCGC Tampa.
The United States suffered its most significant naval combat casualty during the First World War on September 26, 1918, illustrating the immense cost of defending merchant shipping against German U-boats.
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