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USS Alabama [BB-60] : from Tarawa, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa, to museum ship
"The fourth and final battleship in the South Dakota class, the USS Alabama served in both the Atlantic and Pacific during WWII, participating in many of the most famous battles of the war. Armed with 9 16-inch guns, 20 5-inch guns, and a myriad of 40 mm and 20 mm weapons, Alabama was one of the most powerful warships afloat. This volume illustrates the modifications and improvements made to the ship during her service, and the battles fought by her men. The battleship today is a floating museum and veterans memorial moored in Mobile Bay in her namesake state of Alabama. Additional detailed photos capture the workings of this powerful, complex warship. Through carefully researched archival documents and photographs, the history of this iconic warship and the men who crewed it is presented in this profusely illustrated volume." -- From publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 0764362356
- ISBN: 9780764362354
- Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Atglen, PA : Schiffer Military, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
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| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Construction -- Commissioning and Fleet Service -- Memorial. |
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