How the Biggest Naval Guns Really Compare

This video dives deep into the biggest and most powerful naval guns of WWII, comparing Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy. We examine calibre, shell weight, muzzle velocity, barrel life, accuracy, and real combat effectiveness. You’ll learn how engineering limits, industrial capacity, ship size, and port infrastructure shaped the guns each navy chose. From super-heavy AP shells to high-velocity designs, discover what made these weapons unique, and why their true impact goes far beyond calibre alone.


Primary Technical Sources

NavWeaps – Naval Weapons Technical Resource
https://www.navweaps.com

Naval Encyclopedia – Warship & Weapon Profiles
https://naval-encyclopedia.com

Navypedia – Warship Database
http://navypedia.org

Warships.com.cn – International Naval Reference
(Chinese-language technical tables; contains penetration charts)
https://www.warships.com.cn

Useful Supplemental Sources

US Naval Technical Mission to Japan (NTMJ) archived documents
(Shell tests, metallurgy, and captured technical data)
https://digital.library.unt.edu

Battleships-Cruisers.co.uk – Historical summaries
https://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk

CombinedFleet.com – Imperial Japanese Navy reference
https://www.combinedfleet.com

NavSource Naval History
(Photos, documents, and ship specs)
https://www.navsource.org

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