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John Henshaw

Author, Naval History

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Somethings controversial, somethings informative – all to make you think.

Did two American make-do gunners on SS Ohio in Operation Pedestal turn the tide of World War II?

Did the tanker, SS Ohio, deliver much-needed petrol to Malta in Operation Pedestal?

Which was better – the 3”/50 cal
or the QF 12-pounder
12 cwt?