Explore the highs and lows of the history of the battleship. From decisive naval victories to historic and costly defeats, including the attack at Pearl Harbor, and the hunt for the German navy's Bismarck. Learn about the race to provide more lethal guns and increasingly strong armor in the run-up to the war in the Pacific, and the return of the modernized Iowa class battleship.
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