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The U.S. Navy’s Best Decision Ever: $100,000,000 for an Iowa-Class Battleship

Article Summary – Iowa-class battleships were monsters of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm—floating fortresses that hurled 16-inch shells deep inland and soaked up punishment. -Donald ...
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The Navy’s Iowa-Class Battleships Summed Up in 2 Words

Key Points and Summary - During President Ronald Reagan's 1980s naval buildup, the four legendary Iowa-class battleships were brought out of retirement and given a new lease on life. -To modernize ...