Manchester (CL 83) - Naval Cruise Book

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As the weeks passed, our list of Communist victims grew. So did our ammunition expenditures: past 20,000 rounds of five and six-inch by March 23rd. RR bridges Road highways, Troop convoys Power stations RR track areas arteries Troop concentra- Oil dumps RR junctions Road junctions tions Dock areas RR cars, RR mar- Road bridges Troop barracks areas Power junks shalling yards Trucks Troop repair parties Miscellaneous RR repair shops, Miscellaneous Miscellaneous small craft warehouses supply vehicles buildings Artillery emplace RR tunnels Communications Warehouses ments Locomotives lines Factories AA guns . . .

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The greatest toll was taken when .1 •. ! ■ passed mt .1 living compartment and exploded. Another burst on the open bridge, killing the 510 ' s skipper instantly (right).

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. . . Never before in naval history has a group of fighting ships not only blockaded an enemy coast but actually taken control of a 250-mile railroad and highway transportation complex. It is a modern and unique employment of naval warfare. You and the Manchester have been the backbone of this siege and Wonsan today is a dead city. It cannot be used as cities are supposed to be used: there are no manufacturing plants, supplies cannot be stored, heavy artillery and equipment cannot pass, the airfield cannot be used, troops cannot be trained, and the enemy is drugged from the lack of sleep . . . Primarily this result is due to the staying power of the Manchester . . . hour after hour, day after day, daylight and dark that everlasting firepower. Have you helped fight these Communists? I say you have. Well done to you and the Man- chester, and keep those guns alert. Rear Admiral Allan E. Smith