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199K views · 7.2K reactions | USS New Jersey was more than just a warship—it was a powerhouse of American naval engineering and one of the most battle-hardened vessels in history. Known as “Big J,” this Iowa-class battleship earned more combat stars than any other in her class, serving with distinction in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and during the Cold War. #ww2 #battleship #ship | I love Warships | Facebook

The USS Iowa (BB-61) design was a fast, heavily armed, and armored battleship, the lead ship of its class, built for speed (over 30 knots) to counter Japanese fast battleships while carrying powerful 16-inch guns and extensive anti-aircraft defenses, fitting the Panamax canal dimensions, and evolving from WWII needs to become a fast-attack platform with modern missiles during the Cold War refits. - WarThunder #reel #reels #reelsinstagram #reelitfeelit #reelkarofeelkaro | Ships & Models by Erick

The USS Missouri, an Iowa-class battleship, protected aircraft carriers by acting as a fast, heavily armed escort with massive anti-aircraft (AA) firepower (40mm Bofors, 20mm Oerlikons) and powerful radar-directed guns (5-inch dual-purpose), swatting incoming Japanese planes, while its sheer presence and heavy guns deterred surface threats, allowing carriers to focus on launching air strikes in the Pacific. Its design prioritized speed to keep pace with carrier groups and heavy AA defenses, maki