“At its peak, the U.S. Navy was operating 6,768 ships on V-J Day in August 1945, including 28 aircraft carriers, 23 battleships, 71 escort carriers, 72 cruisers, over 232 submarines, 377 destroyers, and thousands of amphibious, supply and auxiliary ships.”
However, modern platforms are FAR more capable and likely 700 ships could do the same job today.
Wow! thanks
Until the enemy starts sinking them.