by ChrisKnupp | May 5, 2025 | History Article
Based on popular perception, the Yamato class battleships might be associated with a sledgehammer. A tool conveying power, weight, size, and simplicity. Today, the Yamato class are remembered for their large naval guns, tremendous size, and singular purpose of...
by ChrisKnupp | Dec 13, 2023 | History Article
The Alaska Class Cruiser is one of the more interesting warship designs of the Second World War. Few designs have as many admirers as they do detractors. Some appreciate the size and impressive capabilities of its 12″/50 naval guns. Others criticize the cost of...
by ChrisKnupp | Aug 29, 2023 | History Article
It’s interesting seeing how naval aircraft compare to their contemporaries ashore. Not only does the operating environment impact aircraft design, but the rigors of operating in a maritime environment can also radically influence design as well. This can result...
by ChrisKnupp | Mar 26, 2023 | History Article
How powerful were the Alaska class cruisers? That question could not be answered without first looking at its weapons. Serving as the primary armament for the Alaska class large cruisers, the 12″/50 Mark 8 naval gun was one of the most advanced naval guns...
by ChrisKnupp | Feb 16, 2023 | History Article
I wanted to talk about a term that is often tossed around when talking about naval gunnery but is not completely understood. Since It had also been a while since we had a technical article, I think the time has come to discuss the topic of naval gunnery dispersion....
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