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They Called His Weapon a Joke — Until It Sunk 6 Subs in 12 Days.

Why the Navy's Most Hated Weapon Sunk 6 Subs in 12 Days — And Changed WWII When Lieutenant Commander Walton Pendleton took USS England to sea, his most powerful weapon was a mathematical certainty. While every other captain trusted the thunderous—but largely ineffective—depth charge, Pendleton bet his ship, his crew, and the entire Pacific strategy on the Hedgehog: a forward-firing mortar system most considered a useless gimmick. The experts said it was too complicated. The statistics showed a 5% success rate. Fleet commanders called it a waste of resources. They were all wrong. What Pendleton proved in twelve furious days in May 1944 wasn't just about a new weapon. It was a revolution in hunting. Depth charges deafened sonar and gave submarines a chance to escape; the Hedgehog allowed continuous, precise tracking. It was a weapon of calculation, not chance. By the time his unprecedented patrol was over, an entire Japanese submarine squadron had been erased from the map—six kills in twelve days, a record that still stands. Overnight, the "useless" Hedgehog became the U.S. Navy's most feared anti-submarine system, its tactics copied across every theater of war and its success rate skyrocketing. This is the story of the forgotten destroyer escort that changed the rules of underwater warfare, not with brute force, but with relentless, mathematical precision. 🔔 Subscribe for more forgotten stories from the frontlines of history: / @echoesofvalor 👍 Like this video if you believe innovation can come from the unlikeliest places. 💬 Comment below: What other underestimated weapons of WWII should we cover? #worldwar2 #ww2history #navalhistory #militaryhistory #pacificwar #echoesofvalor #destroyer #documentary #history ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is a narrative presentation of historical events for entertainment and educational purposes. It is based on research from action reports, historical records, and published accounts. While we strive for factual accuracy, dramatic reconstruction is used for storytelling clarity. This video is not a substitute for academic study. For verified historical detail, please consult official archives and works by professional historians.