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USS New Mexico BB40: The Drinan Diary

The history of the USS New Mexico, including firsthand accounts of a kamikaze attack.

Aired 08/04/2010 | Rating NR

Moments in Time

USS New Mexico BB40: The Drinan Diary

Special | 7m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

The history of the USS New Mexico, including firsthand accounts of a kamikaze attack.

Flagship of the American fleet, for over 30 years the USS New Mexico was the pride of the US Navy. Learn about the history of the "Queen" from her on board activities to dramatic accounts of the fierce fighting in the Pacific theater. Included are eye witness accounts from the Robert T. Drinan diary that vividly details how the ship suffered from kamikaze attacks during the battle of Okinawa.

Aired 08/04/2010 | Rating NR

Moments in Time is a local public television program presented by NMPBS

Moments in Time

USS New Mexico BB40: The Drinan Diary

Special | 7m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

Flagship of the American fleet, for over 30 years the USS New Mexico was the pride of the US Navy. Learn about the history of the "Queen" from her on board activities to dramatic accounts of the fierce fighting in the Pacific theater. Included are eye witness accounts from the Robert T. Drinan diary that vividly details how the ship suffered from kamikaze attacks during the battle of Okinawa.

Aired 08/04/2010 | Rating NR

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