USS Alabama (BB-60)
From Tarawa, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa, to Museum Ship
By Schiffer Military History | Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
About the book
The history of the design, development, and deployment of the famed WWII battleship USS Alabama!
The fourth and final battleship in the South Dakota class, the USS Alabama served in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II, participating in many of the most famous battles of the war. Armed with nine 16-inch guns, 20 5-inch guns, and a myriad of 40 mm and 20 mm weapons, Alabama was one of the most powerful warships afloat.
- Illustrates the modifications and improvements made to the ship during her service, and the battles fought by her men.
- The battleship today is a floating museum and veterans memorial moored in Mobile Bay in her namesake state of Alabama.
- Detailed photos capture the workings of this powerful, complex warship.
Through carefully researched archival documents and photographs, the history of this iconic warship and the men who crewed it is presented in this profusely illustrated volume.
Editions of USS Alabama (BB-60)
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764362354
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The history of the design, development, and deployment of the famed WWII battleship USS Alabama!
The fourth and final battleship in the South Dakota class, the USS Alabama served in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II, participating in many of the most famous battles of the war. Armed with nine 16-inch guns, 20 5-inch guns, and a myriad of 40 mm and 20 mm weapons, Alabama was one of the most powerful warships afloat.
- Illustrates the modifications and improvements made to the ship during her service, and the battles fought by her men.
- The battleship today is a floating museum and veterans memorial moored in Mobile Bay in her namesake state of Alabama.
- Detailed photos capture the workings of this powerful, complex warship.
Through carefully researched archival documents and photographs, the history of this iconic warship and the men who crewed it is presented in this profusely illustrated volume.
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What is USS Alabama (BB-60) about?
The history of the design, development, and deployment of the famed WWII battleship USS Alabama!
The fourth and final battleship in the South Dakota class, the USS Alabama served in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II, participating in many of the most famous battles of the war. Armed with nine 16-inch guns, 20 5-inch guns, and a myriad of 40 mm and 20 mm weapons, Alabama was one of the most powerful warships afloat.
- Illustrates the modifications and improvements made to the ship during her service, and the battles fought by her men.
- The battleship today is a floating museum and veterans memorial moored in Mobile Bay in her namesake state of Alabama.
- Detailed photos capture the workings of this powerful, complex warship.
Through carefully researched archival documents and photographs, the history of this iconic warship and the men who crewed it is presented in this profusely illustrated volume.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in USS Alabama (BB-60)?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Military forces and sectors > Naval forces and warfare
Where can I read a sample of USS Alabama (BB-60)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764362354
Is USS Alabama (BB-60) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Legends of Warfare: Naval
Who is/are the Author/s of the book USS Alabama (BB-60)?
Schiffer Military History
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USS Alabama (BB-60) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764362354)
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