A team of scientists discovered a Japanese naval destroyer for the first time since it was sunk by American troops in World War II. Researchers exploring islands off the coast of the Solomon Islands ...

A famed Japanese destroyer sunk by U.S. torpedoes during a pivotal battle in World War II has been discovered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean more than 80 years after it sank, an exploration team ...

World War II proved that control of the oceans could determine the outcome of a global conflict. While battleships had long ...

One of the most notable aspects of World War II was how well the United States could quickly manufacture one of the most powerful fleets the world had ever known. With thousands of ships available, ...

The newfound wreck could help maritime archaeologists better understand how 20th-century warships were designed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The largest, most massive battleships to ever exist were the Japanese Yamato-class WWII-era warships which incorporated nine ultra-large 460mm 18.1-inch naval guns. The large weapons, designed for ...

Submarines operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres, attacking warships, merchant vessels and supply routes throughout the second World War.