24/7 Wall St

The Most Heavily-Armed American Ships in WWII

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24/7 Wall St

The Most Heavily-Armed American Ships in World War II

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. World War II was a pivotal moment in naval warfare, ...
The National Interest

The U.S. Navy’s Forgotten Secret Weapon Against North Korea: Battleships

Key Point: The Iowas performed their shore bombardment role effectively, but not really any more effectively than the smaller, cheaper heavy cruisers. In the final months of the Second World War, the ...
The National Interest

North Korea vs. the U.S. Navy’s Most Powerful Battleships: Who Wins This Fight?

Key Point: By 1958, all four Iowas had returned to the reserve fleet. Although they performed their shore bombardment role effectively, but not really any more effectively than the smaller, cheaper ...