Battleships were the strategic naval weapons system deployed by major powers as ships evolved from the age of sail. read more
But during that war it was first supplanted, and then replaced, in its centerpiece role serving the worlds major naval powers. W.W. II was the period of transition as the most visually impressive warships ever built gradually passed into history. read more
World War I battleship, German and Italian World War II battleships had lighter upper armored belts to protect sides up to the main or weather deck. Main belt thickness along the waterline ranged from 10" to 15", upper belt thickness ranged from 4" to 10". read more