1 US Destroyer vs The Japanese Fleet - The Last Stand of USS Edsall

One Destroyer. An Entire Japanese Fleet. The Last Stand of USS Edsall (WWII Documentary) On March 1, 1942, the aging American destroyer USS Edsall (DD-219) made a final, heroic stand against an overwhelming force of Japanese battleships, cruisers, and aircraft carriers. Outgunned and outnumbered, she became a symbol of defiance, courage, and sacrifice in the darkest hours of World War II. This is the untold story of how a single destroyer faced an entire fleet, evading over 1,300 shells, firing back with all she had, and refusing to surrender even as dive bombers rained death from above. Edsall's last battle was not just an engagement—it was a testament to American resolve, naval tradition, and the spirit of fighting against impossible odds. 🚢 Follow the battle minute-by-minute. 📜 Discover the fate of her crew—and the tragedy that followed. 🔥 Experience one of the most dramatic last stands in naval history. This WWII story remained buried for decades, misidentified in propaganda reels and shrouded in mystery. Now, it's time the world hears what really happened. 🔔 Subscribe for more real war stories, hidden operations, and forgotten battles that shaped the world. 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – The Forgotten Destroyer 2:50 – War in the Java Sea 7:30 – Rescue Mission Turns Into Battle 15:00 – Facing the Fleet 23:20 – Edsall vs Battleships & Cruisers 29:00 – Bombers Close In 34:45 – The Final Moments 40:10 – Aftermath & Legacy WWII, USS Edsall, Pacific War, Naval Warfare, WW2 Last Stands, WWII Documentary, Clemson Class Destroyer, Japanese Navy, Java Sea, Forgotten Heroes, War at Sea, WW2 Naval Battles, Kirishima, Chikuma, Battle of Java Sea, American Naval History