Climb aboard the USS New Jersey, the fastest, longest, and most decorated US battleship ever built

The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship, served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf. It's now ...
AOL

These Were the Largest Naval Battles of WWII, By the Numbers

While much of World War II is remembered as taking place on land or in the sky, the battles in the water were just as important. Protecting shipping lanes, troops, and supplies was all necessary over ...
The National Interest on MSN

The 10 Biggest Battleships Ever Built

Although battleships were supplanted by aircraft carriers by the end of World War II, they remain a testament to a bygone era ...
Daily Courier

Local sailor lost in World War II's largest Naval battle

Birmingham’s most serious incident occurred in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest Naval battle of World War II. Nearly half of Birmingham’s crew became casualties. Fayette County was home to one of ...
24/7 Wall St. on MSN

Battles on the Sea: Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant For Defense?

In 1940, Japan’s Imperial Navy launched the Yamato and the Musashi—the largest battleships ever built. These massive vessels ...
The Aviationist

LHD Trieste, Italian Navy’s Largest Warship Since WWII, Receives Its Battle Flag

The ceremony, held in Trieste, coincided with the 71st anniversary of the city’s return to Italy and marks the ship’s ...