The battlecruisers were designed to project power and deter Western navies, but their obsolescence in the face of carrier-based warfare and the immense cost of construction rendered them utterly ...

During World War II, the United States suffered 292,129 dead and 139,709 missing. The crew of the USS New Orleans was no exception, as more than 180 people died after being hit by ...

The versatile ship served as the flagship for the Pacific Fleet from 1921 to 1940. The San Pedro-based portion of the fleet, ...

Discover the 5 most powerful navies in history. From ancient fleets to modern superpowers - naval dominance that shaped world empires and wars.

Britain and France agree on a deal to send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France.

The recently-discovered bow of the USS New Orleans has shone new light on its remarkable escape story after being hit by a Japanese torpedo and travelling backwards 1,800 miles across the Pacific ...

On a dark night with no moon and heavily overcast skies on Nov. 30, 1942, the USS New Orleans was one of 11 cruisers and ...

The USS New Orleans was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and responded to the Japanese air attack. Later, the vessel pulled ...

The bow of a US Navy cruiser damaged in a World War II battle in the Pacific has shone new light on one of the most ...

During World War II, U.S. Navy cruisers filled a vital niche between the powerful but slow battleships and the less powerful ...

Audiences will be able to embark on a real-time exploration of the waters surrounding Guadalcanal and the naval battles that ...