The USS Liberty, a US ship, was attacked by Israeli warplanes and torpedo boats during the Six-Day War, resulting in the deaths of 34 American servicemen. Israel initially claimed the attack was an accident due to mistaken identification, and the US government accepted this explanation.
USS Liberty: Dead in the Water
The USS Liberty, a US naval vessel, was attacked by Israeli warplanes and torpedo boats during the Six-Day War, resulting in the deaths of 34 American servicemen in a two-hour assault.
