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Why were aircraft carries more important than battleships in war in the pacific?
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Because a properly organised Carrier Air Group has more firepower than a battleship, and can reach further.
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Where did World War 2 battleships sail?
the battleships usually sailed in the pacific ocean to guard the aircraft carriers
The Four Power Pacific Treaty was an agreement in which the participants did what?
A and Cpromised to respect each other's rights in their island possessions in the Pacific and agreed not to build any new battleships, cruisers, or aircraft carriers for ten years
Why were these islands important to the American Air Force?
The Pacific Theater was fought by AIRPOWER (the aircraft carrier). Airfields were "Un-sinkable Aircraft Carriers."
How many battle stars did the uss north corolina earn?
Fifteen. She participated in almost every major campaign in the Pacific. She was the first of the new "fast battleships", the first built after the "building holiday" agreed to internationally under the naval limitations of the Treaty of Washington (1923). All the older US battleships had a top speed of 21 knots. The North Carolina and the other nine fast battleships were fast enough to keep up with the aircraft carriers. Her modern armament, particularly the secondary battery of 20 5-inch guns, ten to a side, made her extremely effective against enemy aircraft. So the North Carolina and the other nine fast battleships spent the war in task forces with the aircraft carriers, providing excellent anti-aircraft cover for the valuable carriers.
How did the battle of midway change the course of war in the pacific?
The Battle of Midway changed the course of the war in the Pacific because the United States started attacking the Imperial Japanese Navy offensively rather than defensively. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Americans understood the superiority of aircraft carriers. By the end of the Battle of Midway, the Americans mastered the art of the aircraft carrier. In total, 4 Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk during this battle, Soryuu, Hiryuu, Akagi, and Kaga. The aircraft carrier sailed through the Pacific Campaign with glorious victories. It was what made large battleships obsolete, and its superiority is why the Untied States operates 11 aircraft carriers today, with a 12th one being built, more carriers than the entire world combined.
Where did World War 2 battleships sail?
the battleships usually sailed in the pacific ocean to guard the aircraft carriers
In the attack on Pearl Harbor the U.S. lost most of its .?
The Pacific fleet lost several battleships. They did not lose their aircraft carriers, which would be important in the coming battles.
In the attack on Pearl Harbor the U.S. lost most of its?
The Pacific fleet lost several battleships. They did not lose their aircraft carriers, which would be important in the coming battles.
What ships were the 1941 US Pacific Fleet?
In 1941, the Pacific Fleet was comprised of 3 aircraft carriers, 9 battleships, 12 heavy cruisers, 11 light cruisers, 80 destroyers, and 55 submarines.
The Four Power Pacific Treaty was an agreement in which the participants did what?
A and Cpromised to respect each other's rights in their island possessions in the Pacific and agreed not to build any new battleships, cruisers, or aircraft carriers for ten years
What were some names of battleships that were at d-day?
The old dreadnaught Texas was there. Any of the old US Navy battleships were sent to the Atlantic, the new ones had to fight in the Pacific. The old US Battleships were simply "targets" in the Pacific.
Most important warships in the pacific war?
The aircraft carriers. Carriers were also the most important warships in the Atlantic theater; they hunted down and killed U-Boats. Aircraft Carriers can kill: 1. Submarines 2. Battleships 3. Cruisers 4. Destroyers 5. Patrol Boats 6. Merchant Ships 7. Coastal Defense Ships 8. Other Aircraft Carriers 9. Carriers can also attack & destroy small cities
Why were these islands important to the American Air Force?
The Pacific Theater was fought by AIRPOWER (the aircraft carrier). Airfields were "Un-sinkable Aircraft Carriers."
How did japan nearly cripple the us pacific fleet?
Japan nearly crippled the U.S. Pacific fleet by destroying all of the battleships --- well, not all of them. Their main targets were the battleships. They sunk other ships at Pearl Harbor if they could, but eliminating the battleships was the top priority in weakening America's naval power in Asia and the Pacific.
Why was Pearl Harbor significant in winning the war?
First off because is strengthened American resolve. Before this America was reluctant to get in to the war at all, and did not want a war in Europe and the Pacific. This event railed people up and got the average American invested in the war. Strategically, the fact that the Japanese did not destroy our aircraft carriers was very important. Going in to the war, the navy's of the world still thought that Battleships were the key to naval success, but the aircraft carrier turned out to be the key in the pacific theater.
How many battle stars did the uss north corolina earn?
Fifteen. She participated in almost every major campaign in the Pacific. She was the first of the new "fast battleships", the first built after the "building holiday" agreed to internationally under the naval limitations of the Treaty of Washington (1923). All the older US battleships had a top speed of 21 knots. The North Carolina and the other nine fast battleships were fast enough to keep up with the aircraft carriers. Her modern armament, particularly the secondary battery of 20 5-inch guns, ten to a side, made her extremely effective against enemy aircraft. So the North Carolina and the other nine fast battleships spent the war in task forces with the aircraft carriers, providing excellent anti-aircraft cover for the valuable carriers.
Key facts about Pearl Harbor?
1. Caused US entry into WW2. 2. Caused US military to utilize the aircraft carrier instead of the battleship for naval battles. Had US forces used battleships to take on Imperial Navy Aircraft Carriers, WW2 in the Pacific would have been disasterious.
