7 battleships once famous in the world chart

Here are 7 famous battleships in world military history.

1. Yamato - the most armed armed battleship

Yamato was launched in 1940, being a ship of the Royal Japanese Navy during World War II. To confront the large number of US fleets, Japan assembled Yamato and Musashi, the most heavily armed ships to this day, with the main battery consisting of nine guns with caliber up to 460 mm.

During World War II, Yamato and nine other warships were ordered to fight against the Allied forces in Okinawa. But before reaching the location, Yamato and five other Japanese warships were sunk by US aircraft carriers.

Yamato and Musashi used to be symbols for the Japanese people - as long as these ships were capable of fighting, Japan would never lose.

2. Dreadnought HMS - revolution of naval power

HMS Dreadnought is the Royal Navy Navy battleship. Dreadnought is a very "inspiring" name ("dread" meaning "dread"). This battleship represents a leap forward, a major advance in military technology and technology. In fact, the battleships that appeared before the Dreadnought were called Dreadnought pre-battleships.

Launched in 1906, HMS Dreadnought was the first ship to have steam turbines and thus became the world's fastest battleship. Although the battleship was not active during the war, it promoted a naval arms race in World War I. In 1915, HMS Dreadnought sank a German U-boat, becoming a single battleship. most have sunk a submarine.

Sadly, HMS Dreadnought was sold for scrap in 1919.

3. USS Missouri (BB-63) - the last US-built battleship

Launched in 1944, USS Missouri (BB-63) or "Mighty Mo" were 11-star battleships fighting for their service during World War II, Korean War and Gulf War. In 1995, the ship was decommissioned for the first time, but was reopened in 1984 when the US issued a plan to rebuild the naval fleet.

During World War II, Missouri survived a suicide bombing with little damage. Missouri helps to protect aircraft carriers and bombard the coast of Japan. This battleship was the site of the signing of the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Empire before the Allies, officially ending the World War II.

From 1998, Missouri became a museum ship at Pearl Harbor.

4. USS Arizona (BB-39) - the ship was defeated at Pearl Harbor

If Yamato is a loss to the Japanese Navy and people during World War II, it can be said that USS Arizona is the same thing for the American people. Launched in 1915, Arizona was a battleship, heavier and better armed than the original Dreadnought class.

In 1940, USS Arizona was transferred from California to Pearl Harbor with the rest of the Pacific Fleet in an attempt to stop the Japanese army. In the battle of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Japanese fire bombs killed most of the 1,512 crew members on USS Arizona and eventually the ship sank.

Some parts of Arizona (including firecrackers) were salvaged and installed on the Nevada battleship. Nevada used them to fire on the Japanese islands of Okinawa and Iwo Jima at the end of World War II. Today, when arriving at the USS Arizona Monument, the wreck can be seen in shallow water.

5. USS Enterprise (CVN-65) - the longest naval ship ever built

Launched in 1960, USS Enterprise or "Big E" is the first nuclear carrier in the world and still today is the longest naval ship in the world. With 51 years of continuous operation, this is the longest serving carrier in US history. USS Enterprise has been deactivated since 2012.

Also worth mentioning is the predecessor version of USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS Enterprise (CV-6). Launched in 1936, this is the 7th Navy Enterprise ship, winning 20 battle stars, the highest achievement of World War II warships.

6. HMS Hood (51) - pride of the Royal Navy

Launched in 1918, Hood was the largest cruiser ever built and the last of the Royal Navy.

In May 1941, Hood and the other ships were ordered to intercept the German battleship Bismarck and the accompanying heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. The Royal Navy knew that Hood's armor was superior to the battleships of World War II, and this was one of the few heavy ships that could defeat Bismarck. However, during the battle, Hood was sunk in a clash with Bismarck, 1418 people were on Hood when the ship sank, only 3 survived.

7. Bismarck - the Royal Navy's biggest rival

Launched in 1939, Bismarck and Tirpitz, the largest German ships ever built, are two of the largest battleships in Europe. During his eight-month service with an offensive activity, Bismarck sank HMS Hood (51) - the pride of the Royal Navy, creating a two-day chase with a row. dozens of British warships. Bismarck was attacked by torpedo bombers, and was eventually destroyed by the British battleship.