To: laplata
I know but man they would have been something else especially with the 12 16 inch 50 cal guns that the Iowas had. With the radar control, heavier armor and weight of broadside they would have been frightening.
75 posted on
07/29/2016 10:22:43 AM PDT by
DarthVader
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To: DarthVader
You’re right, the intimidation factor alone would be awesome.
I’d love to tour a battleship.
81 posted on
07/29/2016 11:30:27 AM PDT by
laplata
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