JOURNAL ARTICLE

USS IOWA.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 139. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Haskew, Michael E. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article provides a detailed history of the USS Iowa, the lead ship in the last US Navy class of battleships. Ordered in 1939 and 1940, the Iowa-class battleships were developed during a period of transition in naval warfare. The USS Iowa served in various conflicts, underwent modernization, and is now preserved as a museum battleship in Los Angeles, offering visitors a glimpse into its formidable armament and service history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/12, Issue 139, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:180640466
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