North Carolina

North Carolina-class battleships were built for the United States Navy during the years of 1937 to 1941, and was designed to counter the IJN Kongō class speed and armament. There were 2 of these battleships built.

North Carolina-class battleships  served between the years of 1941 to 1947.

Preceded by: Colorado-class battleship

Succeeded by: South Dakota-class battleship

North Carolina-class battleships ( USS North Carolina & USS Washington) served in a variety of roles, primarily in the Pacific theater where they escorted fast carrier task forces and conducted shore bombardments. Fighting successfully in famous Naval engagements such as Battle of the Eastern Solomons, the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal (Where USS Washington sank IJN Kirishima) and the Battle of the Philippine Sea.