What You Need to Know: USS New Jersey (BB-62), nicknamed “Big J,” was the only U.S. battleship to provide gunfire support during the Vietnam War, setting it apart from its Iowa-class peers. Originally ...

Summary and Key Points: The USS New Jersey (BB-62), an Iowa-class battleship, played a significant but relatively short role in the Vietnam War, serving from the fall of 1968 to the spring of 1969.

The indomitable USS Iowa, armed with massive 16-inch guns, unleashed 2,700-pound shells, striking fear into enemies up to 23 miles away. With her devastating arsenal, including twenty 5-inch guns and ...

What You Need to Know: USS New Jersey (BB-62), nicknamed “Big J,” was the only U.S. battleship to provide gunfire support during the Vietnam War, setting it apart from its Iowa-class peers. Originally ...