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The USN permanently lost: 1. Battleships USS Arizona, USS Utah, and USS Oklahoma. 2. Aircraft Carriers USS Lexington (at Coral Sea); USS Yorktown (at Midway); USS Hornet (at Santa Cruz Islands); USS Wasp (at Guadalcanal). 3. LIGHT Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton. 4. Six CVE's, Escort Carriers aka "Jeep Carriers."
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Where did World War 2 battleships sail?
the battleships usually sailed in the pacific ocean to guard the aircraft carriers
What were the capital ships at the beginning of World War 2?
The short answer depends on the Navy. Capital ships generally refer to aircraft carriers, battleships, and battlecruisers. At the beginning of World War 2 in 1939 the following navies had the largest number of capital ships. More ships in all the navies were built later on in the war such as the famous Bismark class or Yamato class battleships. The British Navy- Battlecruisers- HMS Hood, Renown, Repulse Battleships HMS Rodney, Nelson, Ramillies, Resolution, Revenge, Royal Oak, Royal Sovereign, Barham, Malaya, Queen Elizabeth, Valiant, Warspite Aircraft Carriers- HMS Ark Royal, Courageous, Eagle, Hermes, Victorious, Illustrious, Formidable, Argus IJN (Imperial Japanese Navy)- Battlecruisers- Kongo, Hiei, Kirishima, Haruna Battleships- Nagato, Mutsu, Ise, Hyuga, Fuso, Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers- Kaga, Akagi, Ryujo, Soryu, Kriegsmarine (German Navy)- Battlecruisers- Scharnhorst, Gneisenau Battleships- Schlesien, Schleswig-Holtstein "Pocket" Battleships- Graf Spee, Admiral Scheer, Lutzow (Deutschland) Aircraft Carriers- Graf Zeppelin (never completed) United States Navy- Battleships- USS New York, Nevada, California, Maryland, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Aircraft Carriers- USS Lexington, Enterprise, Ranger, Saratoga, Yorktown Regia Marina (Italian Navy)- Battleships- Conte di Cavour, Littorio, Vittorio Veneto Aircraft Carriers- Aquila (built but never used in combat) French Navy- Battleships- Richelieu, Jean Bart, Dunkerque, Strasbourg, Bretagne, Courbet, Lorraine Aircraft carriers- Beam
How many aircraft carriers are there in the world regardless of nationality?
I know the United States has 9 aircraft carriers. Rest of the world??
How many battle ships were used in World War 2?
During World War II, numerous battleships were deployed by various nations, with major fleets including the United States, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The exact number of battleships used is difficult to pinpoint, but it is estimated that around 60 battleships were actively involved in the conflict. The war saw both the construction of new battleships and the active service of pre-existing ones, reflecting their significant role in naval warfare during this period. Ultimately, the advent of aircraft carriers and submarines began to overshadow the battleship's prominence by the war's end.
What was the most important weapons of World War 2?
Aircraft carriers (aircraft).
Where did World War 2 battleships sail?
the battleships usually sailed in the pacific ocean to guard the aircraft carriers
What Japanese Carriers were sunk by submarines in World War 2?
There were to be 3 super battleships built in Japan during WW2; Yamato, Musashi, and the Shinino. After the Battle of Midway aircrew losses, the Imperial Navy decided they needed more carriers and NOT more battleships, consequently, they converted the last of the YAMATO class battleships into an aircraft carrier. The largest Aircraft Carrier of WW2, the IJN Shinino, which was built on a YAMATO battleship class hull, was sunk by a USN submarine.
What were the capital ships at the beginning of World War 2?
The short answer depends on the Navy. Capital ships generally refer to aircraft carriers, battleships, and battlecruisers. At the beginning of World War 2 in 1939 the following navies had the largest number of capital ships. More ships in all the navies were built later on in the war such as the famous Bismark class or Yamato class battleships. The British Navy- Battlecruisers- HMS Hood, Renown, Repulse Battleships HMS Rodney, Nelson, Ramillies, Resolution, Revenge, Royal Oak, Royal Sovereign, Barham, Malaya, Queen Elizabeth, Valiant, Warspite Aircraft Carriers- HMS Ark Royal, Courageous, Eagle, Hermes, Victorious, Illustrious, Formidable, Argus IJN (Imperial Japanese Navy)- Battlecruisers- Kongo, Hiei, Kirishima, Haruna Battleships- Nagato, Mutsu, Ise, Hyuga, Fuso, Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers- Kaga, Akagi, Ryujo, Soryu, Kriegsmarine (German Navy)- Battlecruisers- Scharnhorst, Gneisenau Battleships- Schlesien, Schleswig-Holtstein "Pocket" Battleships- Graf Spee, Admiral Scheer, Lutzow (Deutschland) Aircraft Carriers- Graf Zeppelin (never completed) United States Navy- Battleships- USS New York, Nevada, California, Maryland, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Aircraft Carriers- USS Lexington, Enterprise, Ranger, Saratoga, Yorktown Regia Marina (Italian Navy)- Battleships- Conte di Cavour, Littorio, Vittorio Veneto Aircraft Carriers- Aquila (built but never used in combat) French Navy- Battleships- Richelieu, Jean Bart, Dunkerque, Strasbourg, Bretagne, Courbet, Lorraine Aircraft carriers- Beam
What damage did World War 2 airplanes do?
so that we could attack at all angles and bomb them by air
Where are aircraft carriers?
There are aircraft carriers all over the world. America has about 16 of various types. Many other countries also have aircraft carriers.
How many aircraft carriers are there in the world regardless of nationality?
I know the United States has 9 aircraft carriers. Rest of the world??
Why couldn't the US make a battleship better than the Yatamoto?
The US didn't know about the Yamato, she was built in secret. The US did make battleships better than the Yamato; the Iowa class and the Washington class. The Yamato class was bigger, but not better. The Montana class battleships were planned to be comparable in size to the Yamato, but it was decided to build more aircraft carriers instead. The Yamato and Musashi were sunk by US aircraft carriers.
What are the release dates for The Secret World of Aircraft Carriers - 1999?
The Secret World of Aircraft Carriers - 1999 was released on: USA: 14 June 1999
How many battle ships were used in World War 2?
During World War II, numerous battleships were deployed by various nations, with major fleets including the United States, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The exact number of battleships used is difficult to pinpoint, but it is estimated that around 60 battleships were actively involved in the conflict. The war saw both the construction of new battleships and the active service of pre-existing ones, reflecting their significant role in naval warfare during this period. Ultimately, the advent of aircraft carriers and submarines began to overshadow the battleship's prominence by the war's end.
How did aircraft carriers change World War 2?
Carriers could do what battleships were INTENDED to do. Another words, battleships were supposed to shoot the biggest shells the furthest; and destroy enemy warships. Which normally equated to about 20 miles and several hundred rounds (shells). Carriers COULD "deliver" bombs (shells) the furthest & and accurately (over a hundred miles, with "smart weapon" accuracy); and not expend nearly as much ordnance to get the job done.
What was the most important weapons of World War 2?
Aircraft carriers (aircraft).
Who was the first country to use aircraft carriers WW2?
The first country to use aircraft carriers in World War II was Japan. They effectively deployed their aircraft carriers during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, showcasing the strategic importance of naval aviation. The successful surprise attack marked a significant shift in naval warfare, highlighting the capabilities of aircraft carriers in modern combat.
