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USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Can Make the Case as the Best U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Ever
The USS Enterprise (CVN-65), known as 'Big E', was a world-first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the longest warship ever built. Commissioned in 1961, it revolutionized naval endurance due to its...
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it
During a stormy voyage on board the USS Olympia, the vessel and its escorting detachment of Marines struggled against severe weather conditions that threatened sinking. The trip included the remains o...
Why the U.S. Navy Doesn’t Build Battleships Anymore
Discusses the historical context of battleship usage and obsolescence within the U.S. Navy through the example of the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato during World War II by aircraft from the...
Forget the Trump-Class: Meet the 5 Best Battleships Of All Time
This article discusses five of the most influential battleships ever constructed, highlighting their historical importance and legacy. The featured vessels include Japan's Yamato-class, America’s Iowa...