Doyle. Launched on April 9, 1941, the USS North Carolina took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater, becoming the most decorated U.S. battleship of World War II. This volume traces the history of "Showboat," showing you how she earned her 12 battle stars, her crew at work and at rest, and her post-war preservation as a war memorial. 136 pages; 330+ color and B&W photographs, line drawings, and 11 color profiles; 11"x 8¼"; softcover.
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