USS Wisconsin (BB-64), Iowa-Class Fast Battleship of the United States Navy” #USSWisconsin #BB64 #IowaClass #USNavy #Battleship #ColdWarNavy #WW2History #NavalHistory | Navy History

The Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) is a historic Iowa-class battleship serving as a museum ship in Norfolk, Virginia, docked at Nauticus, offering self-guided and guided tours (for extra fee) to explore its massive decks, powerful guns, and rich history from World War II to the Gulf War, providing insights into U.S. naval power and sailor life. #usswinsconsin #bb64 #nauticus #virginia #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #norfolk #usa #america #american #igersamerica #igersusa #usnavy #usveterans #ussailo

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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