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The Vietnam War was probably the last time USN heavy cruisers saw combat; such as the USS St. Paul, USS Boston, etc. USN heavy cruisers had 8-inch guns, and USN light cruisers (USS Oklahoma City, as one example) were armed with 6-inch guns. US Navy destroyers had 5-inch guns. The Sherman class destroyers built in the 1950's were the last all gun US destroyers; of which the USS Turner Joy is one, and is preserved in Washington state, as she was involved with the Tonkin Gulf Incident in 1964 (which started the conventional war in Vietnam-from a guerrilla war).
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What were the names of us navy World War 2 cruisers?
There are too many USN cruisers to name; but they were divided into 3 catergories: 1. Heavy cruisers-8" guns 2. Light cruisers-6" guns 3. Large Cruisers-12" guns The Large Cruisers, such as the USS Alaska, were what Europeans liked to call "Battlecruisers" or "Pocket Battleships", but since the US was supplying EVERYONE during WWII with EVERYTHING...from rifles to tanks, from food to warships, from airplanes to artillery, the US Navy felt that it would be an insult to copy European terms when the US was supplying them with American equipment. Consequently, since these were US built cruisers, they would have American classifications; LARGE CRUISERS (not the British term Battlecruisers, and not the other foreign term Pocket Battleship). A sampling of some USN Heavy Cruisers: USS Astoria, USS Quincy, USS Vincinnes, USS Chicago; which were all sunk during the Guadalcanal sea battles. A few light cruisers: USS Juneau, USS Helena, USS Atlanta, also sunk in Guadalcanal sea fights. No large cruisers were sunk in action.
Why did they name the USS Oklahoma Oklahoma?
All Battleships in the US Navy were given the names of States. Cruisers were named after Cities.
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.
One or more of large merchant vessel ships?
Carriers, battleships, and heavy cruisers. Heavy cruisers had 8" guns, light cruisers had 6" guns.
Did the US Naval force out strength the Japanese Naval forces near the Philippines in WWII?
That depends upon which time frame during the war you are referring to. At the start of the Pacific War in December 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy was superior in numbers to the U.S. Navy in every major warship category in the Pacific...aircraft carriers (10-3), battleships (10-9), heavy cruisers (18-13), light cruisers (17-11), destroyers (111-80), and submarines (64-55). At the time of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, however, the U.S. Navy had an overwhelming superiority in warships and continued to grow every month while the Imperial Navy could not replace it's losses.
What where us cruiser names?
USN Cruisers in WWII were named after US cities. US Navy Large Cruisers were named after US territories, such as the USS Guam and USS Alaska. The British would call US Large Cruisers "Battlecruisers" and the other Europeans would call them "Pocket battleships." The US Navy preferred to NOT COPY foreigner's titles, and name them American terms; "Large Cruisers." A small sampling of USN Heavy Cruiser names: USS Astoria, USS Vincennes, USS Quincy, USS Chicago; all sunk during Guadalcanal sea battles. A few US Light Cruisers: USS Atlanta, USS Helena, USS Juneau; all sunk in Guadalcanal fighting. Large Cruisers USS Alaska and USS Guam were scrapped.
What were the names of us navy World War 2 cruisers?
There are too many USN cruisers to name; but they were divided into 3 catergories: 1. Heavy cruisers-8" guns 2. Light cruisers-6" guns 3. Large Cruisers-12" guns The Large Cruisers, such as the USS Alaska, were what Europeans liked to call "Battlecruisers" or "Pocket Battleships", but since the US was supplying EVERYONE during WWII with EVERYTHING...from rifles to tanks, from food to warships, from airplanes to artillery, the US Navy felt that it would be an insult to copy European terms when the US was supplying them with American equipment. Consequently, since these were US built cruisers, they would have American classifications; LARGE CRUISERS (not the British term Battlecruisers, and not the other foreign term Pocket Battleship). A sampling of some USN Heavy Cruisers: USS Astoria, USS Quincy, USS Vincinnes, USS Chicago; which were all sunk during the Guadalcanal sea battles. A few light cruisers: USS Juneau, USS Helena, USS Atlanta, also sunk in Guadalcanal sea fights. No large cruisers were sunk in action.
What damage did the Japanese cause?
Surface warships: Battleships, Cruisers, Destroyers; and US Navy/US Army aircraft.
Why did they name the USS Oklahoma Oklahoma?
All Battleships in the US Navy were given the names of States. Cruisers were named after Cities.
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.
Blue water Navy in Vietnam?
Although probably not used officially during the war, the "Blue Water Navy" was the opposite of the actual existing USN BROWN WATER NAVY of the Vietnam War. The Brown Water Navy was the US Navy's "Riverine Forces" (Swift Boats, Monitors, Alpha boats, PBRs, etc.). The Blue Water Navy was the (Real Navy?) aircraft carriers, battleship (USS New Jersey), heavy & light cruisers, and destroyers providing naval gunfire support from the gunline.
What were battle cruisers used for?
The USN classified battle cruisers as LARGE CRUISERS (such as the Alaska class-12" guns); not wanting to imitate the Europeans. For the USN, under the Large Cruisers came Heavy Cruisers (8" guns) then light cruisers (6" guns). "Battlecruisers" were large gunned and thin armored warships. "Battleships" were large gunned and heavy armored warships. Battlecruisers were designed for "speed" and "killing power" (large guns); and built to chase down and kill cruisers (especially raiding cruisers). 1. Battleships-heavy weight boxers/for knock down drag out fights 2. Cruisers-Raiding/Reconnaissance 3. Destroyers-Screening/Reconnaissance/Destroying submarines & torpedo boats/Liaison duties
In which year during World War 2 by the number of warships did the US Navy eclipse the Royal Navy as the largest and most powerful in the world?
Probably 1943, as in 1942 the US was still losing quite a few warships in the Pacific, such as at the Battle of Coral Sea (one large fleet carrier lost, one destroyer, one oiler); Midway (one large fleet carrier lost & one destroyer), Savo Island (three Heavy Cruisers lost), plus numerous sea battles around Guadalcanal (dozens of destroyers, and more than a few cruisers lost).
Which plan of the south's was not a defensive strategy?
1 - The war on US merchant marine by cruisers and privateers.2 - The construction of ironclads to attack the navy of the USA and unlock the main ports.assassassassassassassassassassassassassassassassassass
Artillery large weapons in the veit nam war?
1. Battleship USS New Jersey, 16" guns 2. US Navy heavy cruisers armed with 8" guns 3. US Navy light cruisers armed with 6" guns 4. US Navy destroyers armed with 5" guns 5. US Artillery: 175mm self propelled guns 6. US Artillery: 155mm self propelled guns 7. US Artillery: M56 SPAT 90mm self propelled anti-tank gun 8. US Artillery: M42 Duster; twin 40mm pom-pom guns 9. US Artillery: 8" inch guns 10. US Artillery: split trail 105mm and 155mm field guns (towed pieces) 11. USMC: M50 Ontos (six 106mm recoilless rifles)
What was the German navy law in 1900?
The German Navy Law of 1900, proposed by Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, aimed to expand the size of the German navy to challenge British naval dominance. It authorized a significant increase in the number of battleships and cruisers, leading to growing tensions between Germany and Britain in the lead up to World War I.
One or more of large merchant vessel ships?
Carriers, battleships, and heavy cruisers. Heavy cruisers had 8" guns, light cruisers had 6" guns.
