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Interview with Ralph Fritz__**
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__Background Info__ Ralph Fritz served in the navy for both WWII and Korea. During WWII he was stationed in the pacific and was on an island that was later a test spot for Atomic Bombs. In Korea he was stationed on an ammunition carrier where he supervised the workers on the ship.

__Info about the wars...__ The pacific war was fought from New Guinea to The Aleutian Islands. It was a war that took part a good deal on the ocean as countrys attempted to gain control using there greatly increased Navys. The war started on Dec, 7,1941 when the Japonese Plains bomb the naval base of Pearl Harbor the U.S naval strong hold in the pacific. The U.S ammedaitly declared war on Japan and sent there forces overseas. The first large victory and one of the greatest victorys happened on sea at the battle of Midway wear the U.S navy demolished the Japonese fleat and chances of exspanding. After continueos succes in land invasions it was begining to come clear that for a full land invasion of Japan would cost Thousands and of U.S soldiers and Japanease peoples lives. Then the decision to drop the atomic bomb and on August 6th and 9th the U.S dropped them on the citys of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a surrender came shortly after the 9th.

After WWII Korea was divided into to sections North (communism) and South (democracy). After all foreign powers tensions heated between the two nations until the North invaded the capital of South Korea. Quickly the U.N and the U.S sent forces to Korea, (almost all U.S forces). In the beginning the U.S was pushed back to the end of South Korea until the U.S made a bold decision and forced the Korean army back to the border of China. Then the Communistic government of China entered and there was a stalemate along the borders of the two countries. The U.S soon pushed for peace and gained it when a cease fire was signed that remains till today.

Questions: 

-What was the most interesting place you visited throughout the navy?

-What were your responsibilities on the ship?

-What is your opinion on the U.S decision to drop the atomic bombs?

-What was your most interesting experience abroad?

-What training was involved in your preparation for the navy?

-What type of ships did you serve on?

-Did you ever experience combat?

-How did your family feel about you choice to join?

-Were you ever involved in a land invasion?

-Did you ever see the enemy?

-What effected you the most about the war?

-Is there one moment that is most prominent?

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