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ALSO AVAILABLE 2020 NEW RELEASES 12 USS Wisconsin (BB-64) From World War II to the Persian Gulf to Museum Ship David Doyle Photographic history of the design, construction, and deployment of the last of the famed US Iowa-class battleships Chronicles Wisconsin ’s more than 70-year history with combat in WWII, Korea, and Kuwait Profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images Carrying the highest hull number ever assigned to a commissioned US battleship, the Wisconsin was the last of the four Iowa-class battleships—along with the Iowa , New Jersey , and Missouri . TheWisconsin fought through the final year of WWII, saw extensive service during the Korean War, and then was recalled to arms to liberate Kuwait during the Gulf War in 1991. During the latter war, Wisconsin not only loosed its massive 16-inch cannons but launched Tomahawk cruise missiles deep into enemy territory. Finally released from Navy service, the battleship today is a floating museum moored near downtown Norfolk, Virginia. This book, through more than 250 photos, documents the battleship from design and construction, through combat during each of its wars, to its preservation today. David Doyle , author of over 125 books, is celebrated for his ability to locate scarce vintage imagery. Size: 9" x 9" Pages: 128 Price: $19.99 Illustrations: 258 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-6013-8 AVAILABLE AUGUST USS MISSOURI (BB-63) 978-0-7643-5562-2 $19.99 | 128 pp. 9" x 9" | HC USS IOWA (BB-61) 978-0-7643-5417-5 $19.99 | 128 pp. 9" x 9" | HC SEE PAGE 58 FOR RELATED TITLES