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USS Illinois: The Forgotten Iowa-Class Battleship The Navy Never Finished
The USS Illinois (BB-65) was planned as an Iowa-class battleship during World War II, embodying the Navy’s reliance on heavily armored “battlewagons.” -Ordered in 1940 and partially built, the ...
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In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.
Nicknamed the “Tokyo Express” by their opponents, the Japanese “tin cans” acquired the grudging respect of the Americans for ...
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RANKED: The 5 Best U.S. Navy Battleships of All Time
The U.S. Navy’s battleships have long been symbols of naval power and versatility, each with a unique and storied history.
How Did The US Military Transport Planes To The Front Lines During World War 2?
Ever wondered how the U.S. brought smaller planes overseas during World War II? It was definitely more tedious work than ...