This class was the first to have nine main guns in three triple turrets, which became the most common form after this class. But none of those ships had all three turrets forward.
Britain's four surviving King George V class battleships were not scrapped until the late '50s and HMS Vanguard remained in commission until 1960.
Interesting looking ship. At low speeds, the large superstructure aft did cause some maneuvering problems. Also, in reference to Parson Weems, they were also known as the "Cherry Tree" ships, having been cut down by Washington.
yeah, but her sister ship, Rodney, was the first to hit Bismarck in her final battle and arguably did far more damage to Bismarck than King George V did.
This class was the first to have nine main guns in three triple turrets, which became the most common form after this class. But none of those ships had all three turrets forward.
Britain's four surviving King George V class battleships were not scrapped until the late '50s and HMS Vanguard remained in commission until 1960.
I would say embarrassing, but we have over a quarter of a century and a lot of $ invested in the LCS. Makes DDG 1000 look good.
A bit unfair. Nelson and Rodney had very good service records. Rodney finished off Bismarck with little difficulty.
Interesting looking ship. At low speeds, the large superstructure aft did cause some maneuvering problems. Also, in reference to Parson Weems, they were also known as the "Cherry Tree" ships, having been cut down by Washington.
Okay, they had their problems. But we could probably use an upgraded version right now in the Pacific.
Not a bad effort considering the fact the country was literally bankrupt.
How many more unsalted, pudgy, career-seeking political Vindman's before total collapse? Not many.
https://twitchy.com/samj-3930/2023/04/16/loser-leaker-alexander-vindmans-attempt-to-pretend-hes-a-good-leaker-backfires-spectacularly/
yeah, but her sister ship, Rodney, was the first to hit Bismarck in her final battle and arguably did far more damage to Bismarck than King George V did.
Funny looking, but not ineffective