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*''HMS Dreadnought'' | *''HMS Dreadnought'' | ||
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== Battleships in Science Fiction == | == Battleships in Science Fiction == | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 27 June 2009
A battleship is a large, heavily armed and armored warship, often the largest class in a fleet. The term stems from Line of Battle, a common naval formation used by opposing fleets during the age of sail. Battleships were the backbone of the world's navies until the introduction of the aircraft carrier during the second world war.
Battleships built after 1906 are often called dreadnoughts.
List of Historical Battleships
- HMS Dreadnought
- IJN Yamato
- IJN Musashi
- USS Iowa
- USS Missouri