The USS Illinois (BB-65) was planned as an Iowa-class battleship during World War II, embodying the Navy’s reliance on heavily armored “battlewagons.” -Ordered in 1940 and partially built, the ...

The most successful American submarine of World War II was the USS Tang. With a total of 33 enemy ships sunk, it received numerous awards such as the Medal of Honor. The Battle of Midway is one of ...

The USS Midway is one of these affiliated sites ... including some that have flown in World War II, Operation Desert Storm and the Korean War. During the self-guided audio tour, you'll see the ...

Yokosuka has been home to a continuous U.S. Navy carrier presence since 1973, beginning with the USS Midway. The George Washington was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be stationed in ...

Rodney Davis, an Athens man who has studied and visited numerous sites of World War II, will speak on the Battle of Midway at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Oconee County Library, located in Wire Park off ...