Last Two Battleships!

Cochonou · 12-24-05, 10:55 AM

I thought the current US doctrine was to secure the ground by air superiority provided by carriers. I don't really see what would be the use of battleships in a modern battle, apart from being a big and juicy target for torpedoes or exocets.
If you remember, the General Belgrano did not fare too well during the Falklands war.

I would rather see them becoming floating museums.

Edit: A few spelling corrections

12-24-05, 10:55 AM	#9
Cochonou Nub Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paris Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I thought the current US doctrine was to secure the ground by air superiority provided by carriers. I don't really see what would be the use of battleships in a modern battle, apart from being a big and juicy target for torpedoes or exocets. If you remember, the General Belgrano did not fare too well during the Falklands war. I would rather see them becoming floating museums. Edit: A few spelling corrections