The Montana-class represents the U.S. Navy battleships that never sailed. Authorized in 1940 as America’s answer to Japan’s ...

Although battleships were supplanted by aircraft carriers by the end of World War II, they remain a testament to a bygone era of warfare—and a symbol of their nations’ might.

The largest ever mounted on a warship, each gun could fire 3,200-pound (1,460 kg) shells over 26 miles (42 kilometers).

During the lead-up to the United States' entry into World War II, the U.S. Navy ordered six new battleships that were designed to combat Japan's Kongō-class battleships. Ultimately, only four of the ...

GALVESTON, Texas — In the shadow of mega modern-day cruise liners, the world's most powerful weapon when she was built remains berthed. "This space has been recently reconstructed and restored," said ...

Battleships are large, heavily armored and armed warships, but the United States Navy stopped using them toward the end of the 20th century. Their usefulness waned as missile technology improved, and ...