The USS Missouri, affectionately known as the “Mighty Mo,” holds a legendary place in American naval history. This massive battleship, launched in 1944, became the setting for one of the most significant moments in modern history—the surrender of Japan, effectively ending World War II. On September 2, 1945, amidst the gray skies and the weight …
The USS Oklahoma BB-37 stands as a haunting yet heroic chapter in naval history, one often overshadowed by the USS Arizona but no less significant. On December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began, the Oklahoma was hit by several torpedoes, causing the massive battleship to capsize in just 12 minutes. Trapped …
