About this episode
This episode discusses the history and significance of the USS Iowa from World War 2 through the Cold War.
The USS Iowa was built in anticipation of clashes with Japanese battleships in the Pacific. Although World War 2 ended without a mega showdown between battleships, the Iowa went on to write her story during the Cold War, coming in clutch during Anerica’s time of need. We’ll discuss the history of the ship, her impressive stats, her Cold War service and the future of battleships
People in this episode
Host: Cold War Cast
Topics covered
- USS Iowa
- World War 2
- Cold War
- battleships
- naval history
- military service
Keywords
- USS Iowa
- Cold War
- World War 2
- battleships
- naval history
- military service
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USS Iowa
Places: Pacific, America
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