A team of scientists led by undersea explorer Robert Ballard discovered the bow of the heavy cruiser New Orleans on Monday. (Ocean Exploration Trust) On Nov. 30, 1942, a torpedo slammed into the heavy ...
Key Points and Summary - The Alaska-class ships were unique American warships from World War II, designed as massive "large cruisers" or battlecruisers. -Their mission was to be "cruiser-killers," ...
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Key Points and Summary on Alaska-Class - The U.S. Navy's WWII-era Alaska-class ships were unique and powerful warships, essentially a hybrid of a battlecruiser and a heavy cruiser. -Armed with nine 12 ...