US Navy
With massive guns and stout armor, battleships were the centerpiece of any major navy for decades before World War II.
The US Navy sent its battleships into combat from the 1890s until the Gulf War. Here s how they were used during that century of warfare.
For nearly a century, battleships were the preeminent symbol of naval dominance, commanding the seas until the use of carriers became widespread during World War II.
Armed with massive guns and a host of secondary armaments, battleships were originally the centerpiece of any major fleet. They would deliver knockout blows in massive engagements and bring lesser powers to heel.