Summary and Key Points: The Iowa-class battleship became a legend in part because it was a triumph of industrial scale: ...
Synopsis: The radical proposal to transform Iowa-class battleships into “battlecarriers” remains one of the most provocative ...
The USS Massachusetts, known for its pivotal role in World War II, is now a museum and war memorial in Massachusetts.
LA PORTE, Texas — Battleship Texas has a storied history as the last surviving battleship to serve in both World Wars, a source of pride for those who love it most. "Battleship Texas is one of the ...
When the Iowa-class battleships were designed in 1938 most naval officers expected that battleships would mostly fight against other battleships with armor-piercing shells from their big guns. In the ...
Riding a battleship isn't an everyday experience, so when a family member messaged me in early March about a chance to ride one into dry dock, I thought he was joking. I was already aware of the USS ...
From the thunderous roar of cannons to the silent weight of their historical impact, battleships have long symbolized power, innovation, and turning points in global conflict. These steel giants ...
NOTE: This video is from Battleship Wisconsin’s 80th anniversary. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Battleship Wisconsin (BB-64), one of the last and largest battleships in U.S. history, prepares to turn 81 ...