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How Big Were Iowa-Class Battleships And How Many Troops Could They Carry?
Iowa-class battleships measured 887 feet long and displaced 58,460 tons, with crews ranging from 2,500 during WWII to 1,573 ...
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Iowa-Class Battleship Comeback: Would the Navy Do It?
While the idea of reactivating the US Navy’s iconic Iowa-class battleships is popular among enthusiasts, it is a logistical ...
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Pete Buttigieg: 'It feels really good to be back in Iowa'
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he is campaigning for a set of values, not for a return to political office, as he stumped in Iowa this week ...
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The U.S. Navy’s Iowa-Class Battleships Almost Got Nuclear Weapons
The iconic Iowa-class battleships came closer to being nuclear-armed platforms than many realize. During the Cold War, the US ...
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The San Diego Union-Tribune: Local News, Sports and Things to Do
Sandiegouniontribune.com covers local news in San Diego County, CA, California and national news, sports, things to do and the best places to eat, business and the San Diego housing market.