The Iowa-class battleships were formidable fighting machines with immense firepower, primarily centered on nine 16-inch/50 caliber Mark 7 guns housed in three triple turrets. These guns could fire heavy shells, such as a 2,700-pound armor-piercing projectile, up to 24 miles (39 km), delivering more explosive power in a single broadside than dozens of field artillery batteries. Firepower in action During combat: The 16-inch guns were used for heavy shore bombardment and to engage enemy surface ve

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#DYK Today marks the 75th anniversary of the 48-hour naval bombardment that set the stage for the daring Inchon landing, a turning point in the Korean War? Led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, over 75,000 UN troops launched a high-risk landing against extreme tides and fortified North Korean defenses. Backed by a massive naval bombardment and air support, the operation stunned the enemy, liberated Seoul, and shifted momentum in favor of UN forces. A bold move that changed history. #Navy250 #NavalHisto

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