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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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The Great Iowa-Class Battleship Comeback Could Happen
The Iowa-Class Battleship Comeback of 2025? Some have questioned whether Iowa-class ships should make a comeback, given their ...
The National Interest on MSN2d
This World War II Battleship Fights Its Greatest Enemy Yet
The USS Iowa has served the U.S. in its darkest hours. Now, she faces a new set of challenges: combatting the brutal passage ...
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America’s Oldest and Newest Warship Classes That Fought in World War II
World War II U.S. Navy Veteran, Joseph McCarron, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and loved ones earlier ...
‘Norwegian Aqua’ Arrives: 10 Big Changes From ‘Norwegian Prima’ And ‘Viva’ Ships
Norwegian Aqua is the third next-generation Prima Class ship from Norwegian Cruise Line. The latest has several differences ...
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Carroll American Legion Hosts Watch Party Saturday For USS Iowa Commissioning Ceremony
This weekend, the U.S. Navy is commissioning a new Virginia Class fast-attack submarine, the USS Iowa, and the Carroll ...