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USS Iowa at War
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Author: Kit Bonner
Author: Carolyn Bonner
Reviews:
"The complete history of the USS Iowa, the flagship of the last battleship class and one of the mightiest warships ever to sail into combat, is superbly told in this visually stunning book by Kit and Carolyn Bonner. The authors do an excellent job in tracing the history of battleships in general and discussing how the Iowa-class in particular was the epitome of warship design and technology. Having fought in three wars (World War II, Korea, Vietnam) and used to enforce the peace in other parts of the world until she was decommissioned in 1990, the Iowa has been a symbol of American naval power as well as one of the last remnants of a history has seen battleships become obsolete. Full of fascinating facts, figures, and details (such as holding the record for firing a 16-inch shell the longest distance – 23.4 miles), USS Iowa at War is a fine tribute to a great ship and the men show sailed in her.” - WWII History
About the book:
The lead ship of her class, the last of the battleships--and the best--the USS Iowa (BB 61) marks the beginning and end of a naval era. This book traces the Iowas long and storied career--from her conception in the 1930s as the first of the 45,000-ton class of battleships, through her distinguished service in World War II and Korea and the 1980s, to her historic status today. Along the way, the Iowa earned eleven battle stars and took part in what many consider the last of the great battleship engagements, the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. USS Iowa at War captures the drama of this historic battle--with the U.S. Navy spoiling for revenge for Pearl Harbor--as well as the other great engagements of the Iowa and the mighty vessels of her class; in particular, the book depicts the ships part in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, where Iowa effectively destroyed all that remained of Japans carrier-based aircraft.
Format: Softbound
Pages: 128
Length: 8.25w x 10.63h
ISBN-13: 9780760328040
ISBN: 0760328048
Catalog ID: 144217
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