Japs Bomb Hospital Ship

The transcript describes a deliberate attack on the USNS Comfort by a suicide plane, resulting in significant casualties, including a nurse who is now in need of care. The dead are removed for burial on a Pacific island, serving as a grim reminder of the ruthless nature of the enemy, Japan. The narrative emphasizes that the sacrifices of these Americans must not be in vain.

What type of ship was the USNS Comfort?

• A submarine

• A mercy ship

• A battleship

• A cargo ship

How many people were killed in the attack on the USNS Comfort?

• 29

• 15

• 45

• 33

Who among the casualties required care after the attack?

• A nurse

• A captain

• A soldier

• A pilot

What does the aftermath of the attack on the USNS Comfort remind us of?

• The beauty of the Pacific islands

• The strength of the US Navy

• The ruthless nature of the enemy

• The importance of trade routes

What is emphasized as important in the reflection on the attack?

• The need for more ships

• The sacrifices made by Americans

• The development of new weapons

• The expansion of the Pacific fleet