If you haven’t seen it – it’s well worth the watch – or watch it again!
If you want the Cliff Notes version . . .
the actors did an incredible job through body language/mannerisms and such of conveying “But for the Grace of God – there go I” – there was no cheering of celebratory moments in the actual (according to witnesses) course of events – naval surface engagements ARE NOT something of a cheerful nature . . .
The Iowa class “Fast Battleships” changed naval warfare – every 30 seconds nine rounds of 16 inch dropped into a 90 foot circle – at roughly 23 miles – DAMN! – for a reference book start with “Battleship Commander” The Life of Vice Admiral Willis A. “Ching” Lee by Paul Stillwell – and that will start you down quite a rabbit hole . . .
The Iowa class was simply the epitome of naval surface warfare . . .
Have Fun! – Run the Gun! (or 9 of them-LOL!) – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
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