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Numismatic Tribute to Two Heroic Ships

(2005)


Multi-Media Summary

A coin struck in 2004 commemorated the Australian cruiser Perth and the American cruiser Houston. Both were sunk in a sea battle in 1942 by the Japanese. Learn the survivor's' fate after being taken prisoner as well as: Overview of the start of WWII Story of the sea battle The cruel treatment of the prisoners Salvage of the ships Speaker(s): Tom Sebring.
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