Sailor Walt's USS SUTTON DE-771 Album Digitized w/ Music & History! (1940s / WWII)

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The story of the USS Sutton is intricately linked to the global conflict of World War Two, which lasted from 1939 to 1945 and involved nations from every corner of the globe. This period was marked by the mobilization of millions and the transformation of vast areas into theaters of intense military activity. Among the many assets deployed in this global effort were hundreds of naval vessels, each with a distinct story. One notable example is the USS Sutton, a destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy, whose history sheds light on the crucial naval operations of the time.
Launched in late 1943, the USS Sutton belonged to a class of ships designed specifically to protect convoys from submarine and air attacks. This role was vital as Allied shipping lanes were continually under threat from Axis powers' aggressive strategies. These ships, smaller and more agile than destroyers, were tailored to shield the larger, slower vessels that were transporting essential supplies and personnel across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
The primary mission of the USS Sutton was to escort and safeguard these convoys, a duty it carried out with steadfast dedication. Throughout its service, the USS Sutton was involved in several key battles where its role was critical in protecting larger fleets and ensuring the safe transit of vital resources needed for the war effort. Its armament, including guns and anti-submarine weapons, played a crucial part in deterring enemy submarines and aircraft that targeted Allied ships.
Beyond its escort duties, the USS Sutton also participated in direct combat operations. These included deployments in the Pacific theater, where the ship was involved in larger naval engagements that were instrumental in shifting the balance of power against Japan. The Pacific campaigns featured fierce battles for control of strategic islands, and the USS Sutton provided essential support in these confrontations, delivering suppressive fire and offering anti-aircraft defenses to its fellow ships.
The courage and determination of the crew aboard the USS Sutton were not only critical in their military contributions but also served to boost the morale of the forces. The camaraderie and disciplined coordination among its crew exemplified the spirit that pervaded among the Allied naval forces.
After the war, like many of its contemporaries, the USS Sutton transitioned from active combat to a role in the reserve fleet. During peacetime, the ship's legacy continued through its involvement in training exercises and as a symbol of the enduring peace that its wartime service had helped to achieve.
Reflecting on the journey of the USS Sutton from its launch to its eventual decommissioning offers a glimpse not just into the life of a ship, but into its role as a steadfast guardian of the seas and protector of the principles for which the Allies fought. The historical record of the USS Sutton remains a powerful symbol of the strength and determination that characterizes the United States Navy's history during World War Two.

[@tonytherf-mb3dg]

This was awesome Andy. Love Walt and his pals.

[@808spelunk]

Thanks Tony glad you enjoyed Walt's journeys across the seas! 📸⚓✌️🇺🇸

[@douglasthompson296]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 Oh Andy you've gone into overdrive this archive! So much skin on display right from 0:34, I:29, 2:41 and even the cheeky hands from behind cupping his man chest at 4:51 and all the other bared shirts off images. Sailor's melon eating/pipe smoking and anchor chain hauling in shirts off displays 😮 I need to go rest in a darkened room to recover 😎 Cheers DougT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@808spelunk]

It's the Navy, who needs shirts? 😆⚓✌️

[@anthonycassata5152]

My father in law was on this ship 45 when the German U-Boat had surrendered. I have some pictures of that time. It had some high ranking German officer on it, can’t remember the number of it. It would have been so cool to-see him in the videos. Thanks for the video, love the music.

[@808spelunk]

Very cool! It's been a while since I made the video but see that the captured general was General der Flieger Ulrich Kessler of the U-234. They also discovered uranium on board for a last ditch effort by Japan to win the war. It must have really been a something to have boarded it as a Sutton crew member! ✌️✌️🇺🇸

[@kalrobbins2811]

Wow! I enjoy this video. Handsome guys with no shirts!

[@808spelunk]

Shirts cramp a real man's style! 😆⚓✌️

[@mnoliberal7335]

The photos of life on board ship give a peek at life for those guys, most in their twenties, Dad & Uncle Norm's generation, oh so young! It was my desire to go into the Navy, but had been injured as a kid & rejected. I have the photos Dad took with his 35mm camera, 1948-1954.

[@808spelunk]

Hang on to those treasures! Yes, collections like these really do bring those times and experiences back to life. This is one thing I wanted to accomplish with this Channel; hopefully each video is a chance to time travel back, in a small way, to relive those remarkable times.

[@elgato894]

SAILOR'S SAILOR'S SAILOR'S SAILOR'S JUST MAKES ME SO DAMN PROUD OF THESE GREAT GUY'S 🌞⚓⚓⚓⚓⚓⚓⚓

[@808spelunk]

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[@elgato894]

@@808spelunk THANK YOU VERY MUCH✌

[@elgato894]

@@808spelunk ONLY MISTAKE IN LIFE WAS NOT ENLISTING IN THE NAVY, WENT U.S ARMY MILITARY POLICE95B CROSS PISTOL'S

[@808spelunk]

@elgato894 I bet you had some good Army experiences though! I should try and get some more Army content for the Channel. ✌️📸

[@elgato894]

@@808spelunk yes yes as a m.p. had some very interesting moments for sure,on the other hand worked with a great group of guys,we were always fair and understanding ,but off duty had a BLAST 💥💥💥💥💥....

[@zabadazidit]

That cute young barefoot sailor who is washing down the deck at 11:13 with the high-pressure hose is quite fetching! 😍😍😍

[@808spelunk]

Our boys prepping for victory 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸