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USS California (BB-44), affectionately called the "Prune Barge" was the second Tennessee class Super Dreadnought built for the US Navy. She was the last battleship and only Dreadnought built on the West Coast of United States, fittingly, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California.

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Summary and Key Points: During World War II, Britain’s battleships symbolized its waning naval dominance. Key vessels included the HMS King George V, which played a crucial role in sinking Germany’s Bismarck, and the HMS Rodney, another Bismarck pursuer. -The HMS Howe showcased British involvement in the Pacific, assisting U.S. operations at Okinawa, while the […]

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