USS Alabama (Bb-60): From Tarawa, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa, to Museum Ship

The history of the design, development, and deployment of the famed WWII battleship USS Alabama !The fourth and final battleship in the South Dakota class, the USS Alabama served in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II, participating in many of the most famous battles of the war. Armed with nine 16-inch guns, 20 5-inch guns, and a myriad of 40 mm and 20 mm weapons, Alabama was one of the most powerful warships afloat. Through carefully researched archival documents and photographs, the history of this iconic warship and the men who crewed it is presented in this profusely illustrated volume.