Whitaker, Kent
USS Alabama
- ISBN 13:
- 9781531668037
- author:
- Whitaker, Kent
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1 centimetres (0.41
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Naval,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The USS Alabama (BB 60) was a formidable naval vessel built for World War II. As the last of four South Dakota-class battleships, she was designed to withstand intense attacks while continuing to fight. Her impressive firepower came from nine 16-inch guns, capable of launching projectiles weighing as much as a small car over 21 miles. With a crew of 2,332 men, the USS Alabama earned her nickname "Lucky A" due to her remarkable record of survival. She served multiple roles beyond her battleship duties, including transporting troops and supplies, providing medical care to other ships, and even hosting a major-league baseball player during wartime. Her versatility and resilience made her an iconic vessel in American naval history. The USS Alabama's story is one of impressive engineering and dedication, reflecting the ingenuity and perseverance of those who served on board.
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