World War II proved that control of the oceans could determine the outcome of a global conflict. While battleships had long ...

Although battleships were replaced by aircraft carriers by the end of World War II, they remain a testament to a bygone era of warfare—and a symbol of their nations’ might. For nearly half a century, ...

Summary: Battleship development during and post-World War I focused on increasing gun size for greater range and power. British, German, American, and Japanese navies competed in armament, with the ...