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This World War II Battleship Fights Its Greatest Enemy Yet
The USS Iowa has served the U.S. in its darkest hours. Now, she faces a new set of challenges: combatting the brutal passage ...
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USS New Jersey: The U.S. Navy Has a New Virginia-Class Attack Submarine
Summary: The USS New Jersey (BB-62), a World War II Iowa-class battleship, is currently being renovated at the Philadelphia Naval Yard to serve as a museum ship. Concurrently, a modern namesake ...
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'Intense Bombardment': 1 Iowa-Class Battleship Fired 5,000 16-Inch Shells During Vietnam War
What You Need to Know: USS New Jersey (BB-62), nicknamed “Big J,” was the only U.S. battleship to provide gunfire support during the Vietnam War, setting it apart from its Iowa-class peers.