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Guns were the primary naval weapon prior to 1945. During World War 2, the focus shifted and aircraft became the primary offensive weapon of the world's navies. Guns remained with the navy as defensive weapons and for naval gunfire support, supplemented by guided missiles until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.
The Vietnam War (1955-1975) was the last time the US Navy extensively used guns on the gunline; predominantly in support of ground troops, from 5" to the 16" guns of the battleship USS New Jersey. The US Navy continues to use the guns of the ships in a supporting role.
Missiles have become more and more the weapon of choice in the world's navies. Cruise missiles are used against both land and sea targets, anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems provide protection and anti-submarine rockets launch torpedoes long distances to search for undersea targets. Aircraft carriers still serve as the core of most battle groups, providing cover support and extremely flexible projection of power.
Most naval powers also have extensive capability to land large quantities of ground troops quickly and efficiently through the use of amphibious invasion craft, both for water and airborne insertions.
The Iowa Class battleship USS New Jersey is the only US battleship to have fought in the Vietnam War and is the world's last battleship to have fought a war as a traditionally gunned battleship (no cruise missiles).
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How did chemical war fare change World War 1?
WW1 was Chemical Warfare (Mustered Gas); Nuclear Warfare wasn't invented until 1945, the end of WW2 (about 29 years later).
How long has nuclear weapons been around?
Since 1945.
Has any country ever used a nuclear bomb?
Yes, two nuclear bombs were used in warfare during World War II. The United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. It remains the only time nuclear weapons have been used in warfare to date.
What country has used a nuclear weapon?
If you mean used it in an act of warfare, as opposed to a test, the only country to do so has been the USA (Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 1945)
What naval battle was the Japanese fleet destroyed?
The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot was the battle where the Japanese Navy was destroyed. The Japanese Navy was destroyed in 1945.
What has the author Hal M Friedman written?
Hal M. Friedman has written: 'Digesting history : the U.S. Naval War College, the lessons of World War Two, and future naval warfare' -- subject(s): Study and teaching, Naval War College (U.S.), World War, 1939-1945, History 'Digesting history : the U.S. Naval War College, the lessons of World War Two, and future naval warfare' -- subject(s): Study and teaching, Naval War College (U.S.), World War, 1939-1945, History 'Digesting history : the U.S. Naval War College, the lessons of World War Two, and future naval warfare, 1945-1947' -- subject(s): Naval War College (U.S.), History, Study and teaching, World War, 1939-1945
How has games changed since 1945?
Donno
How has travel and tourism changed since 1945?
Travel and tourism has changed since 1945. More travelers travel by airplane, and there are more things to do and see in 2014.
How fashion has changed since 1945-2009?
of course
What has the author Colin Mayers written?
Colin Mayers has written: 'Submarines, admirals and navies' -- subject(s): Naval History, Naval art and science, Naval operations, Submarine, Submarine warfare, World War, 1939-1945
What has the author F-O Busch written?
F.-O Busch has written: 'Krieg der \\' -- subject(s): German Naval operations, Naval operations, Naval operations, German, Submarine, Submarine warfare, U 110 (Submarine), World War, 1939-1945
What has the author Friedrich Ruge written?
Friedrich Ruge has written: 'Rommel in Normandy' -- subject- s -: Campaigns, German Personal narratives, History, Personal narratives, German, World War, 1939-1945 '426' -- subject- s -: Naval operations, World War, 1939-1945 'Sea warfare, 1939-1945' -- subject- s -: Naval operations, World War, 1939-1945 'In vier Marinen' -- subject- s -: Admirals, Biography, Germany - West -, Germany - West -. Marine 'Seemacht und Sicherheit' -- subject- s -: Navies, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Sea-power 'Entscheidung im Pazifik' -- subject- s -: World War, 1939-1945 'The Soviets as naval opponents, 1941-1945' -- subject- s -: Naval operations, Soviet, Soviet Naval operations, Strategy, World War, 1939-1945
When did Royal Naval Commandos end?
Royal Naval Commandos ended in 1945.
How did the economic polices of many Latin American countries changed since 1945?
They have increased imports and exports.
What are the release dates for The Story of Submarine Warfare in the Pacific - 1945?
The Story of Submarine Warfare in the Pacific - 1945 was released on: USA: 1986 (VHS release)
What actors and actresses appeared in The Story of Submarine Warfare in the Pacific - 1945?
The cast of The Story of Submarine Warfare in the Pacific - 1945 includes: Gene Kelly as Narrator
When was Naval State University created?
Naval State University was created on 1945-10-30.
