29 killed German sailors of U-85 buried with military honors at Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 15 Apr 1942Electrical equipment at the Yenangyaung oilfields being destroyed by retreating British troops, Burma, 15 Apr 1942In a public relations event, three Jeeps climb the steps of the State Capitol building, Albany, New York, United States, 15 Apr 1942.Nautilus off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 2
29 killed German sailors of U-85 buried with military honors at Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 15 Apr 1942Electrical equipment at the Yenangyaung oilfields being destroyed by retreating British troops, Burma, 15 Apr 1942In a public relations event, three Jeeps climb the steps of the State Capitol building, Albany, New York, United States, 15 Apr 1942.Nautilus off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 2
Nautilus off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Apr 1942, photo 2 of 2Shad
Nautilus off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Apr 1942, photo 2 of 2Shad's launching ceremony, 15 Apr 1942


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