but the role those warships played in World War II simply can’t be overstated. They provided fire support for naval landings in North Africa, Europe, and most notably the Pacific. She was among ...

Which battleships sunk in combat throughout the Second World War? We often think of the ground battles of World War 2, the massive campaigns of the sky, and other valiant battle fronts.

When the Prince of Wales went down during World War II, it marked the end of the battleship era. Here's why the naval tech ...

To identify the major American ships sunk during World War II, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed Allied War Losses compiled by Uboat.net, an online database of ships sunk during the two world wars. Only the ...

The official end of World War II - it took place on Sept. 2, 1945, - packed a special symbolism for Americans: What had begun with battleships sunk at Pearl Harbor ended on a battleship triumphant ...

The three ships then completed the voyage to Shanghai. For their efforts, Swentzel was awarded the Navy Cross and Pittman a Silver Star. That is how World War II finally ended. After the atomic ...

over 20 ships have come to the surface, many of which are still loaded with ammunition and explosives. Officials say the vessels pose a risk to shipping on the Danube. Wreckage of a World War II ...