The U.S. Navy's Montana-Class Battleships: 65,000 Tons of Raw Firepower
Summary: The Montana-class battleships, envisioned as superior successors to the Iowa-class with enhanced armor and firepower, were ultimately never built. Planned to be the largest warships in the U.S. Navy with twelve 16-inch main guns, these vessels were designed for intense naval engagements. However, shifting wartime priorities and the rise of airpower led to the cancellation of the Montana-class in favor of aircraft carriers and other warships. Despite their conceptual superiority, material... Читать дальше...