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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The 10 Biggest Battleships Ever Built

Although battleships were replaced by aircraft carriers by the end of World War II, they remain a testament to a bygone era of warfare—and a symbol of their nations’ might. For nearly half a century, ...
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The U.S. Navy’s Best Decision Ever: $100,000,000 for an Iowa-Class Battleship

Article Summary - Iowa-class battleships were monsters of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm—floating fortresses that hurled 16-inch shells deep inland and soaked up punishment. -Donald ...