Japanese Admirals Were Stunned When Iowa Battleships Fired 16-Inch Shells 24 Miles
Автор: Pacific Thunder
Загружено: 2025-11-03
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Japanese admirals believed their fleet could maneuver just outside American gun range, using speed and distance as their shield. Then the Iowa-class battleships arrived—fast, heavily armored giants hurling 16-inch shells more than 24 miles with terrifying precision. Naval gunfire that once fell short now crashed into ships, airfields, and shore batteries the Japanese thought were untouchable. Spotters reported explosions where no American vessel should have been able to reach, and commanders suddenly realized the front line wasn’t where they thought—it was wherever an Iowa pointed its guns.
This video breaks down the engineering leap that made the Iowas the most feared battleships ever to sail: long-barreled Mark 7 guns, radar-guided fire control, and blistering 33-knot speed that outran cruisers while firing like floating artillery factories. From destroying island fortifications to escorting carriers deep into contested waters, these steel titans shattered Japanese expectations and rewrote naval standoff ranges. Want to see how the U.S. Navy redefined reach, power, and dominance in the Pacific? Secure from battle stations—fire mission ready.
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