I toured the USS Massachusetts, the 680-foot battleship that fired the last shot of World War II. Take a look inside.

The USS Massachusetts, known for its pivotal role in World War II, is now a museum and war memorial in Massachusetts.
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This Battleship Fired Nearly 6,000 16-Inch ‘Bullets’ during Vietnam War

Here’s What You Need to Know: The USS New Jersey was never seriously attacked by North Vietnamese forces. As the war in Vietnam reached its crescendo, the U.S. Navy prepared to recommission one of the ...
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The U.S. Navy’s Iowa-Class Battleships Almost Got Nuclear Weapons

Key Points and Summary - The iconic Iowa-class battleships came closer to being nuclear-armed platforms than many realize. During the Cold War, the US Navy developed the Mk-23 "Katie," a 16-inch ...
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21,000 Rounds Fired: The Battleship USS New Jersey Was a Beast

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The USS New Jersey caused a lot of damage, firing more shells than during its service in World War II. Yet, even the addition of battleships failed to win Washington ...