Lawrence Burr
US Fast Battleships 1938-91: The Iowa Class
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846035111
- author:
- Lawrence Burr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 184 mm X 248 mm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Iowa-class battleships were the largest in the American fleet. In 1938, the US abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Treaty and began work on this new class of super-battleships. This book tells their story, from design to employment during World War II, and beyond. During the war, these ships served as guards for aircraft carriers and provided cover for landings in the Pacific. The Japanese signed their surrender on the decks of an Iowa-class battleship, the USS Missouri. After the war, the ships continued to serve, supporting operations in Korea, Vietnam, and even the first Gulf War. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Iowa-class battleships, covering their construction, employment, and significance in American naval history.
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