by ChrisKnupp | Nov 10, 2018 | History Article
Following the Civil War, the United States Navy had languished as funding was diverted to efforts aimed at rebuilding a wounded nation. Only a small handful of ships were kept to serve as a coastal defense force. Elsewhere, nations had observed the power of Ironclads...
by Matthew Wright | Sep 22, 2018 | History Article
One of the most ingenious battleship types of the Second World War was the US Navy’s four-strong South Dakota class, which packed excellent fire-power, armour protection, good range and reasonable speed into a Treaty-limited displacement. In part the design was...
by Andy South | Sep 6, 2018 | History Article
Before we start a quick explanation on the all big gun race. I have deliberately avoided of the use of the term “Dreadnought” before the date of her launched, as it was a term not in use before that day. Instead I have used the name Fisher created,...
by Matthew Wright | Sep 5, 2018 | History Article
King George V vs. North Carolina, a question that reveals a lot about the design and intentions behind the first modern post-treaty battleships of the United Kingdom and United States. In this article, we will examine some of the features behind both ships and see how...
by ChrisKnupp | Aug 5, 2018 | History Article
The following article is a collection of stories told to me by my great uncle aboard the warship USS The Sullivans. Please enjoy this collection of tales describing life aboard a US Navy destroyer. Life Aboard the USS The Sullivans (DD-537) Q: What did you do onboard...
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