My top 5 WW2 Battleships what's yours ?

Jimbuna · 04-30-19, 05:03 AM

Yes, the Pagoda mast did make them look awesome back in the day

Taking onboard what Steve says has its merits but in order to answer the original question I would base my answer not on factors such as armament, armour thicknes, speed etc. but simply on what the vessel achieved in said career so IMHO the choice for me would definitely be Bismarck.

Commander Wallace · 05-01-19, 07:33 AM

^ I'm not so sure the Bismarck would be the top for me. The Bismarck was a fierce some vessel to be sure but also short lived when it finally did see action. As Steve said in his brief analysis, it really is hard to pick a ship as they all had their merits. Certainly speed, offensive capabilities, armour protection and longevity would be a likely place to establish a criteria. You said that as well, Jim. I have no doubt that had P.M. Winston Churchill not given the orders to ruthlessly hunt down Bismarck and destroy her, after the Hood was destroyed, Bismarck would have been the scourge of the Atlantic.

I always liked the Iowa class along with the Yamato. Again, that's just an opinion. The Yamoto took the biggest guns to sea at 9x18.1 inch guns and 12x 6.1 inch guns and other weapons, it was fierce some. With a max speed of about 27 knots, it was fast as well. I wouldn't have wanted to see Yamoto as an adversary.

Threadfin · 05-01-19, 09:15 AM

Iowa class, and for me it's not really close. If I have to pick a ship instead of a class I'll say New Jersey for reasons.

War is terrible, and the cost is severe. However, I will always wish that Bull hadn't run and Task Force 34 had indeed been waiting at the San Bernardino exit on the morning of October 25, 1944.

I suspect if it had, much of the debate of which battleship was superior would have been answered.

Threadfin · 05-04-19, 12:18 PM

A potentially interesting, but ultimately disappointing thread

Back to politics, games and celebrity deaths we go

So I conclude the Iowa class won the debate haha

Kapitan · 05-04-19, 04:04 PM

The Iowa rates number one in my view

This article is not based on facts figures or anything like that it is opinion and based mainly on favourites

August · 05-04-19, 07:31 PM

When comparing a centuries old class of ships, the only fair comparison would be a head to head fight with crews of equal quality and in that scenario the Iowa class as the most technically advanced would reign supreme. I don't care how powerful or effective any class of Battleships were in their day, they aren't going to be able to beat an Iowa armed with tomahawk missiles and 21st century fire control systems.

Rockstar · 05-05-19, 06:58 PM

Gonna go with my home state here and give a shout out for the Iowa class battleship Wisconsin, built in Philadelphia Pennsylvania now located in Hampton Roads Virginia.

Aktungbby · 05-06-19, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Threadfin

Iowa class, and for me it's not really close. If I have to pick a ship instead of a class I'll say New Jersey for reasons.

War is terrible, and the cost is severe. However, I will always wish that Bull hadn't run and Task Force 34 had indeed been waiting at the San Bernardino exit on the morning of October 25, 1944.

I suspect if it had, much of the debate of which battleship was superior would have been answered.

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Originally Posted by Threadfin

So I conclude the Iowa class won the debate haha

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Originally Posted by Kapitan

The Iowa rates number one in my view

This article is not based on facts figures or anything like that it is opinion and based mainly on favourites

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BossMark · 05-06-19, 04:10 AM

1. Iowa class
2. Bismarck
3. HMS Hood
4. Yamato class
5. KG5 class

No particualy order just my favourites

04-30-19, 05:03 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes, the Pagoda mast did make them look awesome back in the day Taking onboard what Steve says has its merits but in order to answer the original question I would base my answer not on factors such as armament, armour thicknes, speed etc. but simply on what the vessel achieved in said career so IMHO the choice for me would definitely be Bismarck. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-01-19, 07:33 AM	#2
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,316 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	^ I'm not so sure the Bismarck would be the top for me. The Bismarck was a fierce some vessel to be sure but also short lived when it finally did see action. As Steve said in his brief analysis, it really is hard to pick a ship as they all had their merits. Certainly speed, offensive capabilities, armour protection and longevity would be a likely place to establish a criteria. You said that as well, Jim. I have no doubt that had P.M. Winston Churchill not given the orders to ruthlessly hunt down Bismarck and destroy her, after the Hood was destroyed, Bismarck would have been the scourge of the Atlantic. I always liked the Iowa class along with the Yamato. Again, that's just an opinion. The Yamoto took the biggest guns to sea at 9x18.1 inch guns and 12x 6.1 inch guns and other weapons, it was fierce some. With a max speed of about 27 knots, it was fast as well. I wouldn't have wanted to see Yamoto as an adversary. Last edited by Commander Wallace; 05-01-19 at 08:09 AM.

05-01-19, 09:15 AM	#3
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,163 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Iowa class, and for me it's not really close. If I have to pick a ship instead of a class I'll say New Jersey for reasons. War is terrible, and the cost is severe. However, I will always wish that Bull hadn't run and Task Force 34 had indeed been waiting at the San Bernardino exit on the morning of October 25, 1944. I suspect if it had, much of the debate of which battleship was superior would have been answered. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit? Last edited by Threadfin; 05-01-19 at 10:11 AM.

05-04-19, 12:18 PM	#4
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,163 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	A potentially interesting, but ultimately disappointing thread Back to politics, games and celebrity deaths we go So I conclude the Iowa class won the debate haha __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

05-04-19, 04:04 PM	#5
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,131 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	The Iowa rates number one in my view This article is not based on facts figures or anything like that it is opinion and based mainly on favourites __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

05-04-19, 07:31 PM	#6
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,217 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When comparing a centuries old class of ships, the only fair comparison would be a head to head fight with crews of equal quality and in that scenario the Iowa class as the most technically advanced would reign supreme. I don't care how powerful or effective any class of Battleships were in their day, they aren't going to be able to beat an Iowa armed with tomahawk missiles and 21st century fire control systems. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

05-05-19, 06:58 PM	#7
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Gonna go with my home state here and give a shout out for the Iowa class battleship Wisconsin, built in Philadelphia Pennsylvania now located in Hampton Roads Virginia. Last edited by Rockstar; 05-05-19 at 07:07 PM.

05-06-19, 04:10 AM	#9
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	1. Iowa class 2. Bismarck 3. HMS Hood 4. Yamato class 5. KG5 class No particualy order just my favourites __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now