Naval Legends: USS Slater | World of Warships

In the early years of World War II, Kriegsmarine submarines dominated the Atlantic. Anti-submarine defenses were absent as a system, which meant that Allied ships weren’t able to effectively fend off enemy attacks. Convoys were poorly guarded, and the wolfpacks of German Admiral Dönitz were elusive. One Kriegsmarine submarine was responsible for the sinking of as many as 16 American ships before her eventual destruction.

Despite their modest speed and firepower, it was the Cannon-class ships that managed to put an end to the terror of the Kriegsmarine submarine wolfpacks during World War II.

Naval Legends is a series about the construction, service, and daring deeds of legendary 20th-century ships.

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What do you think about new episode?
Which US destroyer is your favorite?:)

[bullreeves]

Drama aside you guys always make the best documentaries on ships.
Well done as always!

[NickPoeschek]

I really loved hearing the voices of the veterans. Talking to historians or Chieftain is fine, but there’s something irreplaceable about the voices of people who actually served.

[tonytrotta]

Nice Video! My neighbor's brother Frank Slater was on the USS San Francisco CA 38 & was killed on it & the USS Slater DE 766 was named after him. He mentioned how the whole Slater family went to christen this ship.

[geodimikara]

Fun Fact:
While serving in the Greek Navy, this ship served under the name "ΑΕΤΟΣ" (Eagle) and was also a setting for a film here where it couldn't use its engines because of the noise it made (making recording audio nearly impossible) so it had to be towed off-camera.

[Aren-]

Really clean, complete and tidy looking museum. Well done to them for such a nice result with such an old ship, looks brand new!

[koizumiizumi]

this is the type of content i miss on the history and discovery channels

[Cetok]

This was a fantastic, well-done documentary. I've had the privilege of being part of the volunteer restoration crew for nearly two decades, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only have I learned much more about naval history in general - and DEs in particular - I have been working alongside some truly amazing people, many of whom are more "experienced" in life than I am, and have unwittingly taught me much about growing older with dignity and staying useful.

[jamesmoore]

I have never been so proud to be a native of Albany. You can still go and see her docked and enjoying her retirement driving around the city in the spring and summer.

[winstonslone]

These interviews with surviving WW2 vets are very important. There are so few of them left with us. With the interviews there words carry on through history.

[laytonlacorte]

The best ship vs. submarine movie ever in my opinion, "The Enemy Below", starred a Buckley Class DE. Such a fantastic movie.

[TheAlex]

Everything on the ship looks in such good condition. All the other ships I’ve been on had their details covered in layers of paint; everything is so clean.

[Jake_Kern]

Wargaming, no matter what happens with all the BS in your games, please don't underestimate the class and quality of your documentaries. There are no better naval videos on this entire platform, and I will always watch them, and continue to recommend them to others. I love these videos, they remind me of the old Military/History channel from when I was young. Your documentaries are very easy to watch, informative, and can even get you a little amped up. Please keep making these, they are the

[mdb]

My Grandfather was on DE 742 USS Hilbert. Also a Cannon Class destroyer escort. He was a machinist mate. Rest in Peace Grampy.

[fatboyrowing]

Thank you very much for this video. My father served on the Slater in 1945 until she was decommissioned in 1946. He was a radioman. We visited the Slater in 1996 and it was 50 years to the month since he had disembarked from her after the war. He’s still alive and doing well (it’s August 2021 as I write this). I remember playing with his hammock in the early 1970’s. His beloved boxer dog is buried in his sea bag. If you visit the Slater, there is a map of the world showing the war cruises of the Slater. My father illustrated it with caricatures. Seeinf the Slater in Albany NY is worth the trip. And making a donation to the museum will help keep the memory of the worlds greatest generation for generations to come

[mikes.]

This film makes me want to visit . I have passed the site hundreds of times and though maybe I will stop someday. Well now is the day. Great presentation!

[Darth.Fluffy]

It is amazing to me that some of the best YouTube videos about U. S. Navy ships in World War II are produced by a Russian (Belarussian) company.

Thanks, guys.... Thanks.

[dflatt]

Thank you World of Warships for these documentaries.

[ANTONAKOSGR]

my father served in this when greece had it, it was named 'AETOS' EAGLE

[SmidgeEnergy]

This is honestly the best one that's been made. Absolutely amazing interviews with people who tell the story. Phenomenal use of B-Roll and historical footage. As somebody who has spent years on ships, the crew is what brings the ship to life, and this piece does justice in telling that. This episode is genuine storytelling, and the video crew who made this should be very proud.