The concept of a modern battleship has intrigued naval enthusiasts, with some proposals echoing unfinished projects like the ...

But as military technology and weaponry advanced, battleships became obsolete. Battleships were the apex of power in the era when gun battles dominated naval fights, and they still proved useful ...

Calls to reactivate battleships like the USS New Jersey reflect misplaced nostalgia rather than strategic sense. Even if they ...

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