Summary: The USS North Carolina, an iconic World War Two battleship and the most decorated American battleship of the conflict, now serves as a floating museum in Wilmington, North Carolina. As a ...

What You Need to Know: The USS North Carolina (BB-55), the first of the North Carolina-class fast battleships, played a pivotal role in WWII, showcasing advanced firepower and speed. -Designed with ...

Summary and Key Points: The USS North Carolina battleship was initially constrained by the Washington Naval Treaty but saw its armament upgraded under the Second London Naval Treaty, which allowed for ...

As World War II raged in the Pacific, a U.S. battleship added a unique new resident. The newcomer didn’t “look or act exactly human” but was “enlisted” on Aug. 28, 1944, records show. Now, on the ...

Less than one percent of Americans who served during World War II are still alive today, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Less than one percent of Americans who served during World ...

The USS North Carolina is more than just a steel beast with an impressive record from a bygone war. It’s a time capsule: a ...