USS Wisconsin (BB-64): From World War II to the Persian Gulf to Museum Ship (Hardcover)

Carrying the highest hull number ever assigned to a commissioned US battleship, the Wisconsin was the last of the four Iowa-class battleships-along with the Iowa, New Jersey, and Missouri. The Wisconsin fought through the final year of WWII, saw extensive service during the Korean War, and then was recalled to arms to liberate Kuwait during the Gulf War in 1991. During the latter war, Wisconsin not only loosed its massive 16-inch cannons but launched Tomahawk cruise missiles deep into enemy territory. Finally released from Navy service, the battleship today is a floating museum moored near downtown Norfolk, Virginia. This book, through more than 250 photos, documents the battleship from design and construction, through combat during each of its wars, to its preservation today.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2020
Authors:	David Doyle
Dimensions:	228 x 228 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-6013-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Naval forces & warfare Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-6013-2
Barcode:	9780764360138

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