DE Classified

Jan 09 2025 42 ep. 35 mins 9
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Welcome to DE Classified a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER’s education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. USS SLATER is a WWII era Destroyer Escort now serving as the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, New York. 

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Episode 40: Destroyer Escort Genesis Story

Jan 09 2025 22 mins  
Send us a textJoin us for a journey into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. With key characters like President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill - you don't want to miss this story!Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what you hear and are able to help us out by leaving a

Episode 39: USS BANGUST

Dec 13 2024 70 mins  
Send us a textUSS BANGUST (DE-739) was awarded 11 Battle Stars throughout her career with the United States. She sank Japanese Submarine Ro-111, escorted Oilers as they refueled in the Pacific, rescued survivors on multiple occasions, accepted the surrender of Submarine I-14, and finally was transferred to the Peruvian Navy in the 1950s. Join Brad as he shares the whole story with

Episode 38: Destroyer Escorts of Taffy 3

Oct 23 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textThe Battle of Leyte Gulf is considered to be the largest naval battle of WWII, with over 200,000 naval personnel involved. Though the US lost 6 ships in the entire battle, Japanese forces lost 26 vessels. Most importantly, the task group did protect the Invasion Force on Leyte, and the Japanese failed in their attempt to keep their industrial and oil supply chain func

Episode 37 Part 2: USS PETTIT

Aug 22 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textUSS PETTIT (DE-253) was a Coast Guard manned, Edsall-Class destroyer escort which escorted convoys in the Atlantic protecting ships and chasing U-Boats. After V-E Day PETTIT also served in the Pacific Theatre and searched for possible allied survivors on various islands. The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Dr. Martin Dav

Episode 37 Part 1: USS PETTIT

Aug 15 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textUSS PETTIT (DE-253) was a Coast Guard manned, Edsall-Class destroyer escort which escorted convoys in the Atlantic protecting ships and chasing U-Boats. After V-E Day PETTIT also served in the Pacific Theatre and searched for possible allied survivors on various islands. The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Dr. Martin Dav

Episode 36: USS FREDERICK C. DAVIS

Jul 12 2024 34 mins  
Send us a textUSS FREDERICK C. DAVIS (DE-136) was an Edsall-Class destroyer escort which escorted convoys in the Atlantic protecting ships and chasing U-Boats. She was torpedoed while attacking U-546 and this is her story. Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. Learn more information on the Fighting Freddie at Marc Tepe’s website. If you like wh

Episode 35: USS RIDDLE

May 16 2024 41 mins  
Send us a textEarning 12 battle stars for her World War II service and surviving a Kamikaze attack, USS RIDDLE and her crew served with distinction during the war. She also went on to serve in the Cold War as KABYLE in the French Navy. Learn all about her history this month on DE Classified. Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what

Episode 34: USS GANDY

Apr 11 2024 16 mins  
Send us a textUSS GANDY (DE-764) and her crew displayed courage in the face of fear and acted diligently just as the ship’s namesake, Andrew Jackson Gandy, Jr. had aboard USS SAN FRANCISCO. The ship was a significant part of the overall effort that would help the Allies win the Battle of the Atlantic and played a crucial role in the occupation forces in the Far East. GANDY’s cr

Episode 33: USS MENGES

Mar 14 2024 18 mins  
Send us a textThe story of USS MENGES (DE-320) demonstrates how meaningful these trim but deadly warships were. MENGES managed to save a multitude of sailors and fight against U-boats and Luftwaffe planes. Unfortunately she suffered at the hands of U-371, but thanks to her crew and inventive shipyard workers, she was able to set sail once again.Follow along with our transcript and

Episode 32: USS BEGOR

Feb 15 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textUSS BEGOR (APD-127) was built as a Destroyer Escort (DE-711) and quickly transferred into the High Speed Transport while under construction. APDs are a vital part of Destroyer Escort history as they kept the ship relevant and flexible to perform many tasks that were needed during WWII and beyond. Capital region locals will be satisfied to know that USS BEGOR’s names