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USS EVERSOLE (DE-404) participated in the largest Naval battle in history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf. She was tasked with escorting Taffy 1 and moving to assist Taffy 3 after the famed Battle of Samar. Tragically just after the battle, she was torpedoed off the coast of Leyte and sunk. One of just 13 destroyer escorts lost in American service.

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USS WALTER S. BROWN (DE-258) battled German Aircraft that were equipped with bombs, torpedoes, and radio controlled glider bombs. She emerged unscathed and protected her convoy bravely. Hear the whole story this month on DE Classified.

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Thank you for listening to DE Classified and supporting USS SLATER! All proceeds earned from this podcast, tickets & merchandise sold, as well as donations received, go directly to support the ship and her restoration. Donate at www.ussslater.org

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Join us as we continue our discovery into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. This portion of the story focuses on the famed "4 Piper" destroyers - you don't want to miss this story!

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If you like what you hear and are able to help us out by leaving a donation, we appreciate every dollar we are given! Donations are used to restore, preserve, and educate the public about USS SLATER and Destroyer Escorts.

USS SLATER is a private not-for-profit museum that receives no regular support from New York State, the federal government, or the US Navy. We are funded by private donations, ticket, and merchandise sales.

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Thank you for listening to DE Classified and supporting USS SLATER! All proceeds earned from this podcast, tickets & merchandise sold, as well as donations received, go directly to support the ship and her restoration. Donate at www.ussslater.org

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