On October 24, 1944, during World War 2’s Pacific climax, the United States Navy, emboldened by their recent triumphs in the ...

US Navy World War II-Era Heavy Cruiser Wreckage Discovered in Pacific The U.S. warship was sunk by a Japanese submarine in July 1945. It delivered parts for the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima.

World War II marked a turning point in naval warfare and saw the development of some of the most heavily armed warships in history, including the aircraft carrier. The United States Navy played a ...

A Second World War heavy cruiser has been found in the Pacific Ocean more than 70 years after it was sunk by a Japanese submarine.

The Battle of Savo Island, a crushing World War II naval defeat for the Allies, ended on August 9, 1942. After the guns fell silent, the Japanese Navy would sink four Allied heavy cruisers, kill ...

Nevertheless, local forces quickly responded, including the Oregon City-class heavy cruiser USS Rochester, which used its eight-inch guns to soften beaches at Inchon and elsewhere.

During World War II, the United States faced significant challenges against formidable foes at sea. While American battleships, carriers, cruisers, and destroyers played a pivotal role overcoming ...