Naval Legends: USS Iowa | World of Warships

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Historical ships in the game World of Warships 👉 wo.ws/3MrVWY7 Well, looks like this is one of our most viral videos! Be sure to check other stuff in our playlist here: wo.ws/WoWSCoolStuff And don't forget to subscribe, if you haven't done so yet:) "Our Liberties We Prize, Our Right We Will Maintain". So says the motto of USS Iowa (BB-61), also known as "The Big Stick" and "The Grey Ghost." You know there has to be some interesting stories surrounding names like that and its near 50 years of service. Watch the video to find out! Naval Legends is a series about the construction, service, and daring deeds of legendary 20th-century ships. Series playlist: 👁‍🗨 Dry Dock - wo.ws/34bpBh1 World of Warships is the largest virtual shipyard in the world. The quality of the work performed by our artists improves each year, and the requirements for the accuracy of the models they create intensify respectively. 👁‍🗨 Naval Legends - wo.ws/2Kharxt Naval Legends is a series about the construction, service, and daring deeds of legendary 20th-century ships. Very few vessels survived World War I and II -- most were decommissioned and scrapped. The Naval Legends production crew travels all across the globe to visit almost every active museum ship and chronicle her story. 👁‍🗨 Naval Fortress - wo.ws/3wbRm8u Naval Fortress is a video series dedicated to the famous strategic forts and coastal defence fortresses. 👁‍🗨 In The Ports of World of Warships - wo.ws/3q8uy5w In this series, we'll be talking about the intricate details and exclusive features of our in-game Ports. 👁‍🗨 Armada - wo.ws/3vjlf3b Deep guides for in-game Warships: history, gameplay tips, unique features, advantages and disadvantages and many-many more! 👁‍🗨 Head Over Keels Is Back - wo.ws/3Jlgk92 👁‍🗨 Warships Size Comparison - wo.ws/35Wrsef This is a playlist where we compare ships by class, nation, tier, firepower, etc. 👁‍🗨 Armchair Admirals - wo.ws/3i9sgPp 👁‍🗨 Naval Traditions - wo.ws/36Cllbz 👁‍🗨 1:42 Scale Ships - wo.ws/3teWqqx 1:42 Scale is a video series about the history of ship building in the Russian Empire, which is based on the masterpieces of the ship scale modeling. 👁‍🗨 World of Warships Movies and Trailers - wo.ws/3ewuN4y ⚓⚓⚓ Keep an eye out on the official World of Warships website: wo.ws/website Quick start in WoWs for our subscribers: wo.ws/yt-gift If you're a console player, check out WoWs: Legends wo.ws/WoWSLegends Twitter: wo.ws/twitter Facebook: wo.ws/fb Instagram: wo.ws/inst #worldofwarships #warships #wows

[@masterdisaster4405]

It most certainly is. Only behind Yamato I believe. Has the Mighty Mo been covered yet? That would be a sure winner.

[@masterdisaster4405]

I also think Texas needs a little more love. I know she's a bit more stable now but I've seen very little since her dire state

[@JoyMadrugada]

in general note you should do am episode for battleship /cruiser RHS G Averof of Hellenic Navy

[@rafaelcrespo9465]

I want to really see the USS New Jersey in world of warships. I can't remeber if she was a Virginia or Iowa class battleship. Anyways, I have seen the ship and I was in awe of her enormous size. I would like to see her in action since she had seen a lot of action in wars like the Korean and Vietnam war.

[@SkyChady]

That's because the world needs a new kind of Battleship.

[@MussabekovDaniar]

interesting thing that game developing company makes better battleship documentaries than some TV channels

[@JKirbyD]

Yea better than *pawn stars, Ancient aliens, Cough cough H......C.......

[@neoconshooter]

Not really! See above!

[@srnikobilaro7614]

Yeah

[@charlesharmon4305]

FUCKYA

[@steveulix2471]

Yeah your right this is absolutely awesome

[@richardcurrin8940]

My father served on the big stick in WWII. I had the great pleasure of going aboard a few years ago. I almost missed the chance because had closed. I managed to get the attention of someone on the deck and explained that my father had served on her and I had come 3000 miles to see her. The gentlemen went and got someone to let me come aboard I was given a very special tour that made me very proud. It was an awesome experience My father passed away in 1982 and touring the Iowa helped to refresh my memory of him.

[@pacificstatesofamerica]

I salute to your father for serving during WW2. All veterans deserve respect on both sides! :)

[@aaronflorendo4518]

saluting your father. your father makes me want to join the navy even more

[@clearingbaffles]

the only Battleship with a bath tub

[@sedat-tark9814]

did you see Hiroşima as well?

[@IceScreamSundae]

aaa

[@humidpath2104]

The USS Iowa having 16 inch guns, several AA installments, places for sea planes and having a high speed Me:something’s missing.. Also accompanied by one good dog Me: PERFECT

[@johnvill1981]

they did not mention that Dog went fly out of that 16 inch gun ..... just kidding they use cats instead

[@onlythewise1]

and experienced fighting sailors

[@luckypuss2304]

@@johnvill1981 wait *WHAT*

[@onlythewise1]

@@johnvill1981 well they did knock my dad three feet back after they told him to stand in a spot just before they fired the 16 inch , he shot the 40 mm guns on the iowa bb61 was first to board it pre 1943

[@kmsbismarck1775]

@@awesomeaiden5218 wassup bruh how you doing there on the pacific

[@unpredictedsausage2792]

People often forget that obsolete doesn't mean “can't kill you”

[@deleted_215]

People often think that until 9 16” shells come headed their way

[@davidbladen5667]

Those people have the same attitude about revolvers. They're wrong

[@jamesgroccia644]

@@deleted_215 And each of those 16” shells weighs 2700 pounds

[@pixelyz7792]

@@jamesgroccia644 So about 9 mini coops coming at you at blaring speeds

[@jamesgroccia644]

@@pixelyz7792 Subsonic, but yes

[@neoxenoz3262]

"Iowa is the most dangerous enemy to Yamato" The planes that sunk Yamato with torpedoes: Am I a joke to you?

[@neoxenoz3262]

@19fatih07 I'm not a historian, though Google could answer your question

[@derekmenzies6856]

@19fatih07 aircraft from the carrier USS Essex flew 259 sorites over the course of the day, comprising of torpedo bombers and dive bombers. i don't know the complement of aircraft aboard the Essex but one could say it was the Essex that sank the Yamato.

[@Valkyire._.]

No the planes that sunk the Yamato would not sink the Iowa because the Iowa is waterproof and has a lot of torpedo protection

[@neoxenoz3262]

@@Valkyire._. "The Iowa is waterproof" the builders on the Titanic also said the same.

[@hunterprotv7780]

When it comes to BB fight lmao that's he mean

[@Rapitor]

this is the kind of shit that needs to be on history channel.

[@kingnfs1]

+Rapitor I really wish they make more of Battle 360. :(

[@nuke9918]

+Rapitor naaaaa let's talk about aliens that helped us and live with us 131r6546435 years ago....damned history channel... it was a great channel but now....

[@eloyex]

yeah ... history Ch now broadcast so much shit and nonsense .....!!

[@jeremyf7470]

Rapitor no way dude we need to know about ancient aliens and what 2 middle aged men find in a barn covered in dust(american pickers).

[@dorathesovietexplorer4539]

Cirno Ew. Go watch better documentaries

[@collinwoodburn2767]

Whenever you sink an Iowa in game, you’re killing a puppy. Consider that before open firing on one.

[@schwabbel_di_babble3253]

you opened my heart, thank you

[@medic1204]

Is this a complement or

[@gamingunner128]

Stop stop now ima lose every game because of you!!!

[@jaremjefferies525]

I only use iowa

[@gamingunner128]

jarem jefferies so don’t die.

[@johnx6664]

I've never played their game, but this game company is producing some of the most intelligent, well made, and well produced documentaries.

[@Pearloryx]

Well you should play this rn

[@llamamama7906]

These videos teach me more about history than any teacher in school.

[@TheJasonleong1996]

but answer in Kancolle cuteness

[@TheJasonleong1996]

but answer in Kancolle cuteness

[@refhat1]

learn more from here then so call history channel which is joke now.

[@dagarlook1]

Very bad teachers I guess.

[@verifeli]

Better than history channels

[@kaizo4360]

Old sailor: Iowa has the most accurate guns Iowa in the game: *LMAO*

[@cb_styx3392]

Fr

[@brandonhumphries3377]

THe Iowa in the game isn't accurate at all.And Its expensive

[@door1754]

Bro

[@repaleonhalo9754]

Yup.. Broadside Republic 3 out of 9 hits at 10km lol

[@theheavytonk928]

Maybe WG hates the USN that’s why it’s not accurate?

[@seanmiller6823]

My brother lost his life proud to be on Uss Iowa Todd Edward Miller miss him and 46 others bad accident still proud as all Hell April 19 1989 Turret Two rest in peace my freinds we will meet again in Heaven .......

[@markteaney3764]

May God bless your brother. For the life he lived and for the service to his country. He gave the ultimate scrafice, he will never be forgotten.

[@seanmiller6823]

@@markteaney3764 Thanks Mark my pain is for other familys also any body that hurts suffer ect im just regular guy dinking working and enjoying freedom .......

[@seanmiller6823]

@@markteaney3764 thanks Mark if he could he do it again everybody should do one of service

[@seanmiller6823]

high school 12 grade Mark army air ect

[@schwabbel_di_babble3253]

do anybody know what happend in the turret?

[@xiuanzhang7568]

Key Specifications of Battleship Iowa: Total displacement: 57, 540 tons Length: 887 feet 6 inches Beam: 108 feet 3 inches Draft: 36 feet 1 inch Armament: Primary Armament: Nine Mark 7 guns in 3 triple turrets Caliber: 16 inches Maximum range: 24 miles Dual-purpose artillery: 20 Mark 12 guns in 10 coaxial Mark 28 turrets Caliber: 5 inches. Anti-aircraft armament: 19 quadruple Bofors guns 52 Oerlikon Mark 2/3/4 autocannons Air group: 3 Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplanes The real specifications are as follows: Main belt: 12.1 inches Main turrets: 7.2-17 inches Conning tower: 7.2-17.3 inches Main armor deck: 6-7 inches Four geared turbine engines with eight turbines produced by General Electric. Eight boilers produced by Babcock & Wilcox. Power: 212,000 hp Maximum speed: About 33 knots. Crushing range: About 20,000 nautical miles at a speed of 15 knots.

[@theheavytonk928]

Iowa has very weak armor of only 305 mm, whereas other battleships have armor thicknesses of 356 mm or higher. Wut the heck US navy

[@xiuanzhang7568]

Tirpitz: Was sunk on November 12, 1944 USS Iowa: Battleship Iowa museum since July 7, 2012 Yamato: Was sunk on April 7, 1945

[@joshuakrieski9628]

@@theheavytonk928 Thing is, yes its armor wasnt as thick as other ship, but it used a sloped internal belt giving it thicker effective armor. Thats the reason they made the belt internal, they couldnt have a sloped external armor as it made the ships seakeeping unacceptable. Its armor was designed to withstand its own guns.

[@theheavytonk928]

(Joshua Krieski) Ok I’ll stop you right there. The belt is kinda effective, but may instead of defeating a shell may make it fuse even if it didn’t penetrate the citadel, giving extra damage to the ship compared if it is external, which can and will fuse the shell outside, at least giving up slightly lower damage. Edit: Also, the ship could stand its contemporary (foreign) 406mm guns but not so much if her own guns, well she can, but if we include the SHS shells, she really can’t survive it.

[@monsterman2960]

Thanks. For. Serving in the. Greatest. Navy. In. The world I

[@KineticRhyme]

"We could get in quick and fire. But then there's always a lucky shot." This guy just said a Battleships' life in WoWs with two sentences xD

[@spyrosx2495]

That's true!

[@banger2998]

Owen Yin always that damn random torpedo out of nowhere man

[@brianlanglois2776]

It was one lucky shot from Bismarck the exploded both of Hoods magazines and broke her into 3 pieces.

[@philrosebeattietango2036]

KineticRhyme

[@TheInternationalBlackLipPlate]

REMEMBER THE USS LIBERTY!

[@mithikx]

I remember a story of the USS New Jersey (BB-62) also of the Iowa-class, during the Jersey's deployment to Vietnam in 1969 the 312th Evacuation Hospital in Chu Lai was at risk of being overrun by the Viet Cong, and so they requested assistance since they could not evacuate the hospital. The assistance came in the form of the New Jersey lobbing it's 16-inch shells over the hospital where the enemy were suspected to be, and that not a peep was heard near the hospital other than the sound of those 16-inch shells landing. Those guns were that accurate. edit: grammar

[@gregorylozado4627]

I've heard that to it was very funny I wish they had footage of it though.

[@GreenAndSuited]

lazer guns.... american bias nerft pls

[@braith117]

Artillery shells that kill anything within about 200m of their blast will tend to make the enemy get their heads down.

[@michaelcuff5780]

The N.J. has 19 battle stars. No other battle ship can say that. Served her country well.

[@mithikx]

Lol what's your problem, get over what? I'm talking about how accurate those guns were. And what do you mean "You lost", I wasn't even born then. There's plenty of stories about how accurate those main guns were in the Korean and Vietnam wars, the Iraqis in '91 surrendered to a recon drone deployed from one of the Iowas because they knew what was likely to come afterwards.

[@nightlightabcd]

"There's always the lucky shot"! Just ask the ghost of HMS Hood!

[@RogueStormCB13]

Well I mean Bismarck was getting more and more shots on hood, it was just a matter of time of when it was sunk

[@windows5096]

Connor McBride if i recall though, they only landed ONE shot that just blew it all up. I may be wrong

[@RogueStormCB13]

@@windows5096 no they were starting to hit a few times already, I think a survivor from either hood of the other British ship said that a round took out most of the command crew. And also a round blew up the anti air gun ammo causing a wave a fire on the deck killing anyone on the deck

[@windows5096]

Connor McBride well, id like to think that it was still “luck” that the one meaningful shot was that, well, impactful. Kinda gives a bit of life to to the machines

[@RogueStormCB13]

@@windows5096 well I don't know if it was luck, considering after hood sunk, the other ship was targeted and very quickly lost its guns

[@santiagomachado7378]

As the pervy ol' Jingles would say: "that is one sexy looking ship"

[@animereality8129]

Santiago Machado Yamato is more sexy

[@Miftahul_786]

I remember that video when he was using his Midway lol

[@flallana18]

Moisesezequiel Gutierrez aren’t the Iowa and New Jersey more or less the exact same?

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

Emperor Kyurem Nope! Iowa is the first Iowa class Battleship made while New Jersey is the second Iowa class Battleship made, their hulls and designs are same but they're not the same ships New Jersey has a bit more powerful gun than the Iowa, the shape of their 16" turrets are different, and Iowa has some Anti-Aircraft guns on some of the Iowa's turrets.

[@flallana18]

Moisesezequiel Gutierrez Huh. Didn’t know about the armament differences. Thank you for enlightening me :)

[@HamburgerMolester]

"We're glad you could make it, President Roosevelt." "No biggie, I rode my battleship here."

[@tomabenas964]

"An explosion in the turret killed 47 people" That's the entire gun crew. Loaders, target acquisition officers, ram operators, it killed everyone in the gun turret. Damn

[@schwabbel_di_babble3253]

maybe one of the gun breeches was not fully closed and sealed and the explosion did go back and killed the turret

[@tomabenas964]

@@schwabbel_di_babble3253Maybe, although I don't know how it got down the ammo elevators so easily.

[@tomabenas964]

@@MolowaKeiki Thanks! I must have gotten 47 from a faulty source. I checked again myself and now I'm getting between 81-110 men per turret. So anywhere from 42% to 58% of the crew died. Still sad :(

[@theheavytonk928]

It’s just like the Hood detonation, but in this nobody not even a single one in that turret survived.

[@DevinEMILE]

@@schwabbel_di_babble3253 The navy ruled it a suicide if i remember correctly

[@BodieGreff]

I love how the Japanese expert isn’t modest toward the Yamato, when we (the Americans) think that the Iowa would win 🇺🇸 🇯🇵

[@narutouzumaki5093]

*E*

[@thespire3003]

WE DA PEOPLE

[@ZacLowing]

He said that Yamato is the biggest battleship in the world. Should have said WAS

[@kbanghart]

Mk 37 fire control director

[@furretthefuzzynoodle3896]

Yeah the ‘Sconnie could kick Yamamoto Butt. There’s a reason she was used up to the gulf war

[@KazumaPrime]

Fun fact: Originally there was going to be 6 Iowa class ships. BB 65 and 66, aka Illinois and Kentucky, were under construction at the end of the war and wound up being scrapped by 1958

[@alphakiller2269]

My grandfather said he one day he would have been proud to see Iowa in battle

[@davidmartin1269]

How coherent! Duh!

[@w41duvernay]

I got to see her sister ship in Dubai during Desert Storm, the Wisconsin. The size of the ship was impressive, the only change that had been made since WW2 was removing the rear turret for a cruise missile launcher, which increased her striking range to 1000 miles.

[@Twobeeeeee]

@@w41duvernay BB's are the best

[@blackguy3528]

@@Twobeeeeee tho they're outdated they can still be a mighty force

[@sanketpatil3804]

No warfare machine is never outdated.They can be used as long you know the strategy to use it resourcefully.

[@ivorybeast3508]

My dad his older brother were on the big stick in 1944 My dad was seaman second class and a loader for the big guns. He went through the famous typhoon and said it almost rolled over. Iam very proud of him for his service. He will be 96 this march, God Bless him.

[@charliekk3377]

Sorry for your loss RIP

[@joeljaideh7768]

Wooaahhh goosebumps everywhere especially the part where Iowa and Yamato was said to have fight if they got the chance. I don't care who wins, I just want to see these two giants brawl out. Cool documentary, would defenitely stick for more!

[@ifrichardnixonwasgoodatfoo1470]

YAAAAAAS!!! Aroooo!

[@poppacross79]

You want to be on deck when those big shells hit?

[@HelloHello-im3gt]

the lowa will probably sink in less then 5 minutes. The yamato sister vs lowa

[@camerongrant317]

nah the iowa will win...its better

[@HelloHello-im3gt]

Cameron Grant how Yamato outrage her. Have more amour and hight damage.

[@TheUsmc0802]

She was quiet for 26 years, it is time time to wake he up again!

[@bringbackthebattleships8933]

amen

[@TheUsmc0802]

Its was 26 years last time and we are facing the same scenarios. Russia is getting to big for its britches. They wouldnt be sailing their POS air craft carrier around if these 4 beasts of war were still around.

[@TheUsmc0802]

Not realy, missile tech has made them faster, harder to detect not morr lethal. Modern missiles can desimate the modern fleet, not the Iowas.

[@evanavots1452]

Batman Not quite, the Iowa even on display has 4 Phalanx CIWS systems. Missiles and bombs would be shot right out of the sky.

[@WatcherMovie008]

What purpose would Iowa and her sisters serve? They have outlived their uses. Granted, its nice to see that they're the only few surviving battleships that survived WWII, but what purpose in modern warfare do they now serve? Aircraft carriers are still the pinnacle of modern naval warfare. Equipping them with modern AA and missile tech will only do so much and if you wanted a ship with CIWS and missiles, Ticonderoga-class DD serve that role flawlessly. The only thing that brought the Iowas back in the 80s was the need for their 16 inch guns to be a presence of force. Iowa represents the end of the road for US and WWII BB technology. Let her and her sisters rest as museum ships. They honestly deserve the fate they now serve especially given how old and how often they were almost sent to the scrapyard in the USN Reserve Fleet. Let the girls deserve the vacation they painstakingly earned.

[@_dexcon_7008]

It was so accurate.. wg why is this not in the Game -.-

[@ISAFMobius18]

+_DEXCON_ the ship or the accuracy?

[@_dexcon_7008]

accuracy

[@gzer0x]

You gotta realize that in real life there was a room with over a dozen people making major calculations. The accuracy was for a non-moving target while not moving at full speed.

[@collector2252]

+_DEXCON_ besides....it'll find it's way into the game....as a premium. lol

[@_dexcon_7008]

collector2252 xD

[@stevenmoore4612]

Great documentary! Better than anything on the history channel these days! It’s great to see that all four Iowa-class BB’s still exist today!

[@sxs4988]

*when a 20 minute video taught you more than a 45 minute lecture can* And it’s *FREE*

[@argonianvideo4439]

Zedds Dead Baby get over it.He wants to learn,so let him jackass.

[@lordredlead2336]

@Zedds Dead Baby oof ur dumb people warned better and this than a f****** stupid

[@christophersipple3134]

Hell yes

[@mgapryt4930]

@Zedds Dead Baby get outta here kid

[@sircommander27]

I just came here for fun

[@lanceripplinger8352]

I remember meeting a very elderly veteran who served on the Iowa, during the Korean War. He said the Iowa's gun fire control was incredibly accurate. He said you could also feel the mighty guns fire below decks as they shelled the Korean peninsula.

[@Carcharodonto_saurus]

私は日本人ですが、アイオワ級戦艦が一番好きです。大和との戦いの結末は良く日本でも議論されます。大和は当時の職人が命、魂を懸けて建造しましたが、ライバルのアイオワとの戦いを逃したのが大和の悲しい運命でした。

[@thebeansinthebackofyourfridge9]

Bismarck: I got nearly the entire ally navy to come and attack me Yamato: I have the most powerful guns of any battleship Iowa: I got a mascot and he’s a dog named Vicky

[@pawel2669]

Vicky gets my vote!!! Iowa: I was never sunk

[@belfastbelchan4039]

Lol Bismarck: Sunk, Yamato/Hotel: Sunk Meanwhile Iowa: I am speed, my AA can protect Carriers and myself lol I cant be beaten by planes while the other 2 trash were beaten by planes lmao laughable, my sister is featured in an alien movie and destroyed an Alien and I'm still alive lmao

[@blackguy3528]

@@belfastbelchan4039 your lucky iowa

[@ConfusedAdmiral]

We have Emma and her two moms

[@arcou3754]

@@ConfusedAdmiral bahahhahahahaha XDDDDD on the other side our mother russia got marvelous fathers ans mothers XD

[@rogerrathbun444]

I was a Boiler tech on both the Iowa and the Wisconsin during desert storm

[@bluewatersnipe2227]

RIP to the BT rate. Sincerely, An MM

[@lennie8098]

It was a sailor smoking a cigarette that caused the explosion on the Iowa Dont let anyone else tell you different!

[@poppacross79]

GenSphinx is correct. The Iowa class ships could place all nine rounds in a box twenty yards by forty yards in moderate to heavy seas at speed. The computer was and still is that good. The search radar was the best in WWII and the fire control radar can only be matched my 21st century digital computers. It was and is that good. I was a fire control technician for six years. I had friends on the Iowa in 82.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

Then you should know that a fire-control radar is a source of input to a fire-control computer, NOT a potential match for one. Surface-search radars can be very accurate for ranging, not so much for azimuth; no matter- they serve for acquisition, not targeting. Mechanical analog fire-control computers have "challenges" not encountered with digital.

[@knighttemplar6529]

Thank you for your service sir

[@josephkane825]

Mark;- At what range can the 16" 50 Cal main gun achieve this 20 yd X 40 Yd accuracy? At a mile maybe? Absolute BS if you say this is possible at 5 or 10 miles!

[@dirkmoller5104]

thank you for your service sir

[@jasonmcqueen1411]

@@josephkane825 Accuracy is only calculated at the furthest point of artillery reach. 40+ miles sir.. It shot many 1000's of these rounds from sea too land alone with this accuracy.

[@jdubs__01]

I had the honor of visiting this legend on my birthday two weeks ago. Beautiful ship.

[@joshuabrown3525]

The BB-64 USS Wisconsin, (sister ship to Iowa), is open to the public as well in Norfolk, VA. The Wisconsin served in many battles, and wars. She is also the last Battleship to be built for the U.S Navy. So, if you're in or near Hampton Roads, Virginia; it's worth a look.

[@nova2293]

its so badass that we preserved not one, not two, not three, but ALL FOUR Iowa-class battleships

[@jake6483]

I loved seeing it when I was around 14. Being from WI, It was special

[@geomodelrailroader]

yup and she is the first ship you see on the tour when you visit Norfolk. If you want to see our fleet at work go to Norfolk it is the headquarters of the Navy.

[@Bighappykitty]

For anyone on the East Coast, I recommend a trip to Norfolk, Va. The USS Wisconsin, another Iowa-class BB, is docked and open to the public at Nauticus.

[@Rangerman69420]

I also recommend a stop to Camden NJ where the Big J AKA Battleship NJ is currently residing.

[@49thcorps_models]

I was just at the Wisconsin. It was definitely worth the trip!

[@hippo3543]

The USS Wisconsin is beautiful. Well worth any trip to go and see it

[@AugmentedGravity]

The most beautiful line of ships to ever float the seas.

[@tomedgar4375]

Yes, along with the Fletchers

[@badcornflakes6374]

@Nate Auch ding dong your opinion is wrong

[@slenderfan-101j.g.4]

You know what's even more beautiful? Montana class

[@AugmentedGravity]

@@slenderfan-101j.g.4 Did they float the seas? No.

[@slenderfan-101j.g.4]

@@AugmentedGravity i mean in gameplay (no need to get defensive)

[@themissouriranger2829]

"Sir, we have spotted Japanese planes overhead! should we engage?" "Yeah, uh, you do that. Just lemme finish this Ice Cream." "But, sir-" "I SAID WHEN I FINISH MY FUCKING ICE CREAM!"

[@jargon9346]

ikr there was so much ice cream on battleships, too much, way too much, 10 tons too much

[@chadreview9403]

@@jargon9346 bazinga

[@jackfrost4129]

QM2 Jack Frost. USS IOWA BB61 Plank owner 1984 - 1987. Started in 6th division (boats), with the upper handling room as my GQ station on the 5' 36 mounts. Struck QM and spent my last years aboard on the 04 level bridge plotting courses across the Atlantic and the Caribbean. Remember "holy stoning" the decks in front of turret 2, polishing the brass on the 04 bridge and cleaning everything up every day after gunnery practice. Shooting the tops of icebergs in the Antarctic with full broadsides was a treat. Best time of my young Navy. Proud to be a Battleship Sailor on "The Big Stick"!

[@-gt3ny]

Wow complimenti 🤗

[@c.lynnmiller5677]

Japanese Historian: “Iowa was the most dangerous enemy for Yamato.” US Dive & Torpedo Bombers: “Hold my beer.”

[@BlackSheeproadstar]

My dad served on the Iowa during WW2. He joined the navy on December 8th, 1941. We lost dad to cancer on April 11th 2019.

[@HT-lr1rs]

Brave man, rest in peace

[@nychang75]

My condolences to you.

[@GruntUltra]

At 19:16 you can see the Marine Corps insignia on the 5"/38 gun. All of the big battleships had one secondary mount manned by Marines only, as indicated by the insignia. Not sure when it started, but all of the Iowa class BBs had it. Pretty sure the North Carolina class and South Dakota class did too. I did volunteer work on the NC / BB-55 back in 1990 - good times. While cleaning a bunch of lockers out we found a few officer uniforms, a film projector and a bunch of training films. Since we were volunteers they let us roam to a bunch of the 'not-for-public-viewing' areas. It was hot and dirty work, but well worth it!

[@aj.1505]

Is there a reason why there was always one secondary gun manned by Marines only?

[@johnaustin5677]

AJ “The Marine Detachment always manned one of the five-inch mounts, and the mounts were identified with the Marine Corps emblem. Each battleship had one mount manned by Marines,” said Maj. Gen. Melvin Spiese, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade commander and deputy I Marine Expeditionary Force commander at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

[@schwabbel_di_babble3253]

i live in germany, but i think that i will visit the Iowa and her sister in the future. It´s like a dream for me to see these mighty ships

[@WolfoftheAurora]

I cannot even begin to express my happiness that you guys did a Naval Legends video of one of my most favorite ships! USS Iowa...Sometimes I call her the Forgotten Battleship considering the amount of neglect she endured compared to her younger sisters. Like many other Naval Legends videos, I learned a great deal and I greatly appreciate the work put into these videos. And it seems that fate kept Iowa and Yamato apart. If a battle between these two steel giants had occurred, it would be one worthy of an epic. If possible, I would like to see a Naval Legends video about USS Midway. She is quiet the warrior herself.

[@TheGrenstone4]

+Wolf of the Aurora I LOVE the Iowa so much I was so excited when I saw this. I really hope they sell a Premium Iowa class ship so I can buy it and love it forever.

[@aytacyariktas2389]

Love that you are so much into the heritage and true stories the ships including culture of the era. It is like watching a documentary. It makes the game more than a game on my eyes. Simply amazing.

[@DokturProfesur]

"Very accurate!" Now if only you guys would make her accurate in-game.

[@emersoncaicedo3146]

amen to that

[@josephrosenbaum3343]

ikr

[@beben082898]

AMEN!

[@PrincessOfDumbasses]

+DokturProfesur they mean't "Accurate for a Battleship"

[@xflamousz]

well usn bbs get a dispersion buff from t8 to 10 as well as a bow amor for the montana in 5.6 like you should know.

[@kevingebhard23]

BB are legendary, I'm a Merchant Mariner and love reading and watching those amazing ships. Thank you for all the served and serving today.

[@ジュッセンパイヤー-v4c]

アイオワ、大和、ティルピッツ どの艦も美しい艦だと思います。 アイオワ級がアメリカでこれからも平和 な時を過ごす事を願っています。

[@hori2534]

So the Yamato needs perfect conditions to beat the Iowa. Yeah.... Iowa is the superior ship.

[@MaxHDAvenger]

in other words perfect weather conditions for the Yamato while Iowa class can handle bad weather while the Yamato cannot do?

[@oblivionshadow9453]

Yeah it basically needed good visibility as Japanese radar technology was not as advanced as American radar.

[@MaxHDAvenger]

In other words it would be a nightmare to fight the Iowa or any US ship in bad weather and night battles?

[@Blackmage4001]

+Manuel Fernandez Actually rain/bad weather is a hinderance towards radar. If anything the Iowa needs to be in a very specific situation to of beaten the Yamato.

[@MrMatt-qu3bs]

+Höri Even in perfect conditions the Iowa could still definitely win.

[@PCMrX.9961]

This is B. S. I was the foreman on the HARP project at YPG Yuma, Arizona. 1965 The HARP project was a heavy modified 16 inch gun. The barrel was extended to 119 ft 6 in with all riflings removed and it fired 110 miles at a 85 degree angle in to space with the same breach. the normal 750 pounds of black powder. We used 1250 pounds of black powder and it never came apart. when I heard what happened I knew what was up. The reason for the explosion was the safety switch was bypassed because the gun had a build up of burnt powder in the breach and preventing the breach from closing properly . Some dumb ass ordered the safety switch wires cut and bypassing the switch. As time went by the buildup of burnt powder kept the breach from closing tight. The navy cover up blaming the dead men. The navy said two queer lovers were fighting and one of them sabotaged the gun. One of the men's family was wealthy and hired lawyers and obtained a court order to bring in a third party to investigate and found they had bypassed the switch. several officers were charged.

[@DawnOfTheDead991]

Didn't routinely clean that carbon out?

[@vaughnmcmillan8400]

WOW! That HARP gun must've been a Gerald Bull invention, right? At first, I thought you'd spelled H.A.A.R.P wrong, and then I saw you were talking about long range super guns. What you say sure sounds like a Gerald Bull design, due to the smooth bore concept, and a low sub-orbit into space. The 1250 lbs. of black powder you're talking about is nearly DOUBLE the weight of the 660 lb. maximum charge of CORDITE they could stuff into the breech of the 16's! So you're sure right about the 'heavily modified' part! That must've been a ferocious thunderclap when they pushed the button on that baby! There must've been a firestick almost as long as the barrel jump out of it! And a small tornado of wind getting sucked in to feed it as well! I remember that gun turret explosion you're talking about, wherein they blamed the queers, but I never ever saw them mention any names. I thought that part of it was classified. Thanks for coming forward with the truth, no matter who's reputation it tarnishes, 'cuz like the old saying goes - 'Death Before Dishonor'. Everybody loves a 'whodunnit', or a conspiracy undoing, at least I sure do! That's why I was so disillusioned with Uncle Sam when Michael Ruppert's 'Truth & Lies of 911' blew the whole 'official story' right out of the water! After that, it was one damning expose after another, beginning with 'Loose Change - 2nd Edition', followed by Loose Change - Final Cut', followed by 'Architects & Engineers For 911 Truth', and on and on. The part that pisses me off the most though, is unlike the Iowa case, no one yet in the Bush Leaguers has swung for the massive act of egregious treason they pulled on the American people, as an excuse to firstly wade into Afghanistan and prop up poppy crop production to make the skag supply safe for North American junkies, and to facilitate the C.rooks I.n A.ction to be able to launder between $300 Billion to $600 Billion in narco bucks ANNUALLY through Wall Street! And of course to be able to fund their black ops! Then from there of course, it was on to Iraq, to steal their oil by right of might! The Bible tells us that innocent spilled blood on the ground has an audible voice in God's ear. And it DEMANDS vengeance! Vengeance shall be mine sayeth the Lord. So how 'bout it Lord?! You've got the blood of 3,000 innocent people screaming in your ear! And that's just from the initial false flag event! After that, how many more innocents died in their sacrifice to their god, spelled as an acronym, meaning G.old, O.il and D.ope? I pray nightly for the VIOLENT death of all those bastard rats with innocent blood on their hands from that pile of crap! Please join me.

[@schwabbel_di_babble3253]

thank you for saying what really happend

[@Krylov223]

I spent this whole video wondering how they get the plugs out of the barrels on the main guns.

[@DevinEMILE]

Nowadays they probably don't. None of the ships are expected to ever see combat again. They only remains in service as long as they did because some Marine Generals where concerned that if it came to beach landings we wouldn't have the firepower in the newer ships to cover the troops.

[@obiwankenobi3574]

@@DevinEMILE and because the soviets launched some heavy cruisers that scared the shit out of the navy, and so they reactivated the Iowa to counter it

[@skyrimwithmav5806]

it still baffles me that my uncle knew how to use all guns on this ship i wish he was here so i could ask him about the ship but sadly he was one of 47 sailors who lost their lives in 1989

[@P1ECHO]

My bother-in-law served on the Iowa that fateful day. He was supposed be in turret 2 that day, but was switched to turret 3 before the incident. He has an incredible wealth of knowledge of the ship, but doesn't like to talk about that day at all, understandably so.

[@Lyle_452]

I’ve lived near this ship all my life, i’ve always thought of it some random ass tourist spot. But after seeing this, i’ve realized how significant it was in the war

[@skywalkerair]

Never take advantage of our amazing history 👍

[@scoobiusmaximus9508]

Honestly it wasn't all that significant. It never got to fight another ship. It did some shore bombardment and AA, but it really doesn't take a battleship to do that.

[@onlythewise1]

@@scoobiusmaximus9508 no it fought some battles bb61 fought ,the others of the Iowa's didnt, but it did take fire from shore my dad was on it , the whole side of the ship was told to go to the other side and they went further out and then fired more rounds , the iowa bb61 was first in japan harbor in case they changed there minds ill look a tmy dad records see how many battles it did

[@scoobiusmaximus9508]

@@onlythewise1 so I double checked and Iowa fought exactly one battle against other ships. During Operation Hailstone Admiral Spruance ordered his carrier aircraft to stop attacking a group of Japanese ships so that his surface ships would actually have something to do and by calling off the aircraft so ships could fight some of Japan's ships escaped. Iowa did get to fire on the Japanese cruiser Katori in that battle. Every other engagement was anti-air or shore bombardment. The closest it got to combat with another ship before that was when another US ship, the William D. Porter, fired a torpedo at it by mistake. This was actually a pretty big deal because FDR and a bunch of high ranking military people were on it at the time. It is true that on a few occasions the land forces shot back, but most of the time they just did not have the range to do so.

[@onlythewise1]

@@scoobiusmaximus9508 i already told you my dad fought on it ass your blocked

[@johnperez3380]

"the Iowa is yamato's biggest enemy" Torpedoes and bombs:are we a joke to you?

[@itsyaboijospehyotengo2787]

Ye

[@egggamingyt9272]

Yea but the midway sunked the Yamato

[@Grim_Yeeter]

@@egggamingyt9272 the USS Midway didn't exist back then

[@cluster4583]

if yamato had air cover Iowa would be the biggest enemy of yamato

[@wethepeople6422]

Such a beautiful ship. If you are near Los Angeles, it is definitely worth the visit to see such a magnificent marvel.

[@BlackLotus070]

French ships are beautiful too you know but Yamato is straigt up gorgeous

[@jds268]

As an Iowan myself this battleship is the thing I talk about when people say Iowa is know for nothing.

[@Cubey42]

I like how this comes out same time Iowa comes out in Kancolle. OH YES ADMIRAL!

[@AlmarAZL9S]

+Cubey42 So she's the first America ship in Kancolle huh? That's quite a powerful entry wouldn't you say? To tell you the truth, I never expected to see an American ship in Kancolle. I always thought the Abyssals were the Allies ships. That just threw that theory out the window. I'm happy that we'll be seeing some American ships. I wonder if Kancolle will turn all ships into girls? It'll be one impressive list trying to get them all in. Anyway, I recently saw how Iowa would look in Kancolle and she's beautiful. Don't put her in a team with Katori though...

[@titan133760]

+Anell “AZD” ALL It was a complete surprise when Kadokawa Games announced the Iowa as the first KanMusu for the Allied forces. Most of the fans of the game were expecting Warspite to appear first since she was mention in one of the quotes from one of the German KanMusu (I don't remember the name though)

[@AlmarAZL9S]

DeLEET Titan Oh really? Well...what a surprise.

[@GX9900A]

+Anell “AZD” ALL the theory that the abysalls are allied warships is not as inaccurate as one would think, it's just not as specific as that. the abysallas are corrupted ships not a specific fleet from just one nation. exemplified by several of the abyslas being Japanese in origin, shown by exhibiting key traits of the ship girls they are corrupted from

[@AlmarAZL9S]

P202QXIWSP Ah. Maybe they want revenge for being abandoned? Ships in the past were destroyed, sunk, scrapped / etc. Maybe they could be dark corrupted "emotions" of the past ships that want to attack for being treated the way they were?

[@GenSphinx]

Hey Wargaming, how about you fix the iowa's then to have actual gun accuracy and armor. In game they can be penetrated by a 5 inch shell and their big 16's can't hit the broadside of a barn. Time to fix them or do you not want to let up on your hate of the united states and love for the IJN?

[@Hakumai_o7]

Amen to that

[@emersoncaicedo3146]

so true !

[@blackwaterunsc]

+GenSphinx Preach

[@oldfrend]

+tamenga88 whoa what is that picture from?

[@GenSphinx]

***** It's from the third Yamato that wasn't completed the Shinano. It's from one of the US 16 inch shells going right through the turret armor like it wasn't there.

[@dawolf7784]

Thank you so much for making this excellent video. It was a great snapshot of the USS Iowa and her career in the United States Navy and the people that served aboard her and kept us safe.

[@Riftimmortal]

I really respect World of Warships, you folks really do your homework for these legendary ships. The more people are shown these vessels the more I think they'll have an appreciation for their engineering and battle prowess. Also the sacrifice of the sailors who sailed these behemoths.

[@garyjcsizmar4636]

Wow! In 1984 we were testing new MPS ships at Norfolk VA pier 12 for ease of roll on, roll off. We has a M60 Battle Tank, M110 Self Propelled 8” gun and various other equipment. When they lifted the armored equipment off of a barge and onto the dock the Office of the Day on the Iowa came running down to inspect the equipment for ammo. The ship was having a open house and came in during the evening hours the night before so we were surprised when we arrived that morning. They did not appreciate us being there but we had a job to do.

[@BespokeBandit]

Wargaming should do more documentaries like this for tanks

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

they do....they have 'inside the cheiftians hatch' and 'inside the tank' series on KZbin.....

[@BespokeBandit]

+KandaPanda I mean more frequently and more different ones

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

Zach Glen got it...i just wasnt sure if you were aware of them or not. :-)

[@BespokeBandit]

+KandaPanda Cool, they also do Tanks Nuts and Bolts

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

Zach Glen ....then, what the hell am i doing trying to teach you shit? you already know more about their vids than i do! ;-) haha thanks, i will have to give that series a look.

[@codyhilton1750]

The Iowa was the only battleship to have a bath tub for FDR.

[@man7912]

The Iowa class is more beautiful than the Yamato. Nothing can change my mind.

[@DASCO2136]

There was an inaccuracy in the video. They said in 2001 the ship was docked in LA and was opened as a museum. Actaully, she spent time in Susian Bay in San Francisco in the mothball fleet until 2011, when she was towed to LA and opened as a museum ship

[@jordanbrown7786]

+DASCO2136 not to mention that the narrator stated she was never used.... I call B.S...... Iowa, Mighty Mo AND the USS New Jersey saw support roles from wake all the way to the fall of Sai Gon.

[@GeneralNade952]

+DASCO2136 In the CGI of at 14:15 showing the Turpitz, Iowa, and Yamato it shows that the museum started up in July 7, 2012

[@WolfoftheAurora]

I do not know where you got the idea where Iowa was 'never used'. If you are referring to 'A trump card that was never played' I think it meant that she never went up against other battleships. The only times when she drew her guns on an other ship was on IJN Katori and USS William D. Porter. Other than that she was escorting carriers and bombarding land based targets.

[@HelloHello-im3gt]

Wolf of the Aurora boy like the Yamato

[@taitazreverie916]

Yamato faced a tragic fate though, unlike IOWA.

[@khangkt1721]

"The Iowa can put a round very, very close to a target so that they didn't need to change it." I don't know WG going to implement that kind of technology xD

[@xaiber16]

+Khang KT Can't implement, increase gun dispersion.

[@luongkevin]

+Khang KT i can accurately hit other BB at 17 to 19km, that's very accurate to me.

[@xaiber16]

Kevin L Comparatively to the Yamato, it has worse accuracy (Which is not true in realistic standards)

[@gregkun1]

+Kevin L you must have RNGeezes on your shoulder. The dispersion is so ridiculous on the Iowa, I pray for lucky stray shell to hit the damn target and even more pay it actually damages it on top of that the damage is only 1200. On a miracle I landed 5 shells on another BB any did 5000 damage and if you look at the damage table of AP 5 hits should of done a lot more than 5k damage, and yes I nailed him on his broad side from 11k out.

[@luongkevin]

+Greg Rage Only have 4 match with the Iowa so it must have been luck :), land 6 hit, 2 citadel hit and sink the half full hp Izumo.

[@bigmoneygreen2037]

13:13 Boi, just imagine they built the Montana Class.

[@RAiNfORAiNbOW]

What more did it bring except one more turret and better belt armor relevant in a fight against the yamato

[@Arbeedubya]

@@RAiNfORAiNbOW So an extra turret and thicker belt armor wouldn't have made a difference? I think they would have made a significant difference.

[@MagiconIce]

Yeah but the age of the Battleship was over, Aircraft Carriers reigned surpreme, aircraft had (and still have) a way greater range than artillery shells and are far more accurate. But an interesting fought: If they develop Gauss Rail Guns at some point, with Shells travelling further or as far as Anti-Ship-Missiles with modern computer guided precision, there could be a renaissance of ships bigger than Cruisers (and really today only the US still operates Cruisers, most navies stick to Destroyers or Frigattes as largest ships today), since shells probably are easier and cheaper to manufacture than guided missiles.

[@theheavytonk928]

I think my imaginary ship is alot better than the Montana.

[@theheavytonk928]

Ok, so my imaginary battleship is named USS America.

[@acspectator8636]

10:00 even if they came back on time Iowa would never have faced Yamato since they would just rely on the aircraft carriers like they already did against Musashi. The only probable chance would if Admiral Hadley chose to leave his battleships behind to guard the San Bernardino strait while his other ships including aircraft carriers went after the unknowingly decoy force.

[@jacksonthesyndicalist2771]

There’s something inherently romantic about battleships that I can’t describe.

[@calebvaldecanas8867]

They’re from a romantic time, one of the last reminders of the Greatest Generation. Nowadays, they’re living legends. As the saying goes, it doesn’t matter what kind of missiles you have. A battleship still has you outgunned.

[@Handlesarestoopid]

I was on board her during LA Fleet week (I think 2017). I loved her instantly. I learned a lot about her. I'd love to see all the ships

[@hisaddle]

Seems like they are still viable today, updated in the 1980s, the MO in HI, NJ in NJ, WI in VA and IA in LA. The armor on these ships is so extreme.

[@thatrabidpotato8800]

Modern antiship missiles can't penetrate. The problem is that the expense to update and maintain them is just too much for what they offer in modern war.

[@geomodelrailroader]

The Iowas are legends all of them you can go visit. USS Iowa is in Long Beach right next to the Queen Mary. If you are in LA stop by ICTF Long Beach and pay both a visit. USS Wisconsin is in Norfolk and is the first ship you see on the tour. If you want to see our navy at work visit Norfolk. USS New Jersey is at the Camden Naval Yard go pay it a visit if you are in New Jersey. Last but not least Big Mo the ship that won WWII it is at Pearl right over the remains of her fallen sister Arizona. USS Missouri was the ship that stood in Tokyo when the Japanese surrendered and now she can tell her stories with the rest of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl.

[@KazumaPrime]

She also has her guns raised, standing guard over the Arizona and her lost sailors souls

[@onlythewise1]

iowa bb61 was first into Tokyo for the peace signing

[@knarfasoled]

​@@onlythewise1that was the Missouri

[@Rob_Moilanen]

​​@@knarfasoledyep, it was USS Missouri that commemorated the close of WW II. On her Starboard deck is a plaque commemorating the event by General Douglas MacArthur.

[@BryanDelMonte]

Had the war continued.... Iowa would have indeed remained a potent threat... but we stopped building the Montana class (Iowa's successor) after the Battle of Midway because we realized that CV's not BB's were the key to a blue ocean navy. We kept Iowa more as a threat of National power... a visible symbol of our ass-kickery around the world... but it was largely irrelevant after 1942... as soon as the US realized it was important to be able to kill beyond the horizon... carriers and not BB's became the key.

[@joshuareed390]

Not quite irrelevant... they equipped the Iowa-class with cruise missiles. Missouri lobbed some into Iraq during Desert Storm.

[@haikyuu6038]

Who still watching this in 2024?

[@SleepyMusician-s7o]

This is probably one of the best battleship documentaries ever made. These people really know their stuff. That’s why I still watch it

[@PanzerTeam1]

yessir

[@aydindiaby2988]

Me!👍😁

[@notoriousblt1038]

“While he wasn’t very good as a sailor, he was very good as a dog”

[@carbon_no6]

For a couple of years I lived basically right next door to the Iowa. 5 minute walk if it was a leisurely pace. The Vue was the apartment complex I lived at in San Pedro. 9th floor and you could see the the Iowa. Massive as a whole, but so many narrow passages. It was built for oceanic decadence!

[@charleshu5752]

Government should do a program which would sail this ship once a year and let passenger on board

[@TheAfterPein]

+Charles Hu It'd have to be fundraising or tax money oriented, but that'd be awesome.

[@BUMABRYAN]

+Charles Hu I would simply tell the government to shut up........and take my money.

[@SoldierOfFate]

Hey, better than wasting tax dollars on welfare checks for those who can't help themselves to work for what they need...

[@soarinskies1105]

The Ugly Barnacle who cares most of them aren't trying hard enough.

[@lewiswereb8994]

Pretty damn expensive. They do not SAIL. They STEAM. Wind is free, diesel costs a hell of a lot of money.

[@michaelmiller4570]

I don't know what ship this video is presenting. Not the Iowa presented in WoWS. Lets take a look at the discrepencies: 34knts proven, recorded and verified top speed. - Not represented in game. Real world main gun accuracy. - Not represented in game. Real world penetration of main guns. - Not represented in game. World's best damage control. - Not represented in game. Radar directed fire control. - Not represented in game. Secondary armament capability. - Not represented in game. Anti-aircraft capability. - Not represented in game. But this is a nice video

[@robertforget1951]

+Michael Miller uh, no. It was presenting the U.S.S Iowa, the actual ship. Not a game version.

[@michaelmiller4570]

I was pointing out the irony of this company publishing this video of the real ship when compared to the representation of this ship they've put in their game. Which they've taken great pains to remove all real world capabilities from.

[@HillslamsMirror]

+Michael Miller Indeed. This video is little more than click bait marketing to sucker customers into buying a ship they've purposefully neutered. Because Yamato fanboy butthurt

[@nernamez5946]

iz rushan gamez, no care for irl performance, just mak all USS ship shit regardlez of real performans.

[@packr72]

You realize “accurate fire” for a BB in real life is like above 7% hit rate?

[@EnterpriseXI]

The one thing I love about this class of warships is that all four ships that were built survive to this day as museums no other class of warship can say that except active ships

[@tomlee432]

The yamato v Iowa battle would have been deadly. Both very capable of destruction of the other. The xtra weight of the yamato would have made very little difference. It would have just came down to which one put the deadliest rounds on target.

[@metaknight115]

What would have made a difference was Yamato’s heavy armor, capable of tanking Iowa’s guns within 9.3 to 15.4 miles

[@Sk.ull._.Crusher]

What also made the difference was yamato's 18 inch guns

[@metaknight115]

@@Sk.ull._.Crusher Yep. Yamato could penetrate Iowa's armor at all battle ranges. Iowa could not do the same

[@caa4118]

@@metaknight115 why would Iowa take the hit? It can easily dodge the Yamato shells Yamato gun is overhyped, sure they have high caliber but they aint accurate

[@metaknight115]

@@caa4118 Life isn't a world of warships match. Even if Iowa was that maneuverable, she couldn't just dodge enemy attacks and swerve back into firing position. She would need to say in firing position order to fight, like every other battleship. Yamato's guns were very accurate. At max range, they only had a shell dispersion of 300-400 yards. They fired the longest ranged possible hit ever fired, and hit a destroyer 6 times from 19,000 yards, and sank.

[@nonyabeeznuss304]

Ive been on both the Iowa and the Missouri. Its truly an awe inspiring expierience.

[@Hakumai_o7]

Even though Iowa in game is not doing so hot, thus vid makes me proud to be a regular volunteer on board, as she's drop dead gorgeous and needs someone to look after her after all these years of service

[@timber_wulf5775]

+Kal they did shit

[@Hakumai_o7]

***** Back in 2012 (I think) when she was new to LA, I helped my old Boy Scout troop out when they got an opportunity to remove the tape that's been holding Turret 3 stationary since the 1990's. After that, I just kept in touch with a lot of the guys in charge, asking if I could do some things for them. I kept asking, and since I visit the ship so often anyway, they eventually allowed it and I got let on the crew, but just as a volunteer and not as a tour guide or anything, so it's not really a job. It's mostly just busy work but their are a few times were we've had to do some crazy cool stuff on board. For example, a handful of the 5 inch guns on the port side of the ship are in semi-working order now, and they can fire blanks

[@timber_wulf5775]

+The Zephyr how old were you and was it MOSTY old guys cause that's not weird at all

[@Hakumai_o7]

Yes most of them were on the older side. I was 19 at the time

[@timber_wulf5775]

+The Zephyr you said that you were in Boy Scouts as a leader or scout?

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

10:02 *As a Filipino, it is sad but true.* The 2 ships would have beaten the living hell out of each other in our backyard.

[@iamthejosh1150]

How is it being a Filipino got anything to do with the supposed-battle between the Iowa and the Yamato?

[@williamburns6103]

The video mentions the battle of Leyte Gulf, which took place off of the Phillipines

[@iamthejosh1150]

@@williamburns6103 I know, I'm aware of that while watching video. I happened to be a Filipino myself. I just don't understand why do he have bring up his nationality in the comparison between the Iowa and the Yamato. It's like saying "Oh, I'm an American, and it's sad to see that the Sherman didn't get to fight the T-34." Like, what?"

[@pauleisen480]

My slip mate in the Chesapeake Bay, Alex Larocca, was the chief in turret 2 during WW2. He was a proud "plank owner". Part of the commissioning crew.

[@joeluisgarcia6678]

I remember ... I was a hole snipe between 86 and 90 .. it was a long day. Fireroom 2 and 3 We will never forget the "47" . I'd do it again. Good Luck

[@EmperorImmortalPhoenix757]

I'm a new subscriber to this channel, and I have to say that these videos are the best documentaries on war ships I've seen by far. Keep up the awesome work. I hope to see one on the USS Enterprise.

[@WorldofWarshipsOfficialChannel]

Welcome aboard!

[@CapitanTater]

This ship is docked as a meseum in Long Beach, CA USA. It takes about 2 hours to walk through and is worth every penny of the admission/donation price. My favorite part was using the nautical gun sights to pretend to blow up the harbor 😅

[@slackdaddy1912]

Size was an issue, all of our ships had to be able to go through the Panama Canal.

[@brnmttw]

World of Warships Should be a TV Series. Its So Infomative About What happened in the past. This Should be on History Channel.

[@radiofreealbemuth8540]

“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.”

[@ericfuller6326]

Montana class would have been nuts.

[@HyperionTechOfficial]

12 of those guns is crazy!!!! Full send !

[@Trades46]

It is almost ironic isn't it? The IJN Battleship Mutsu had her turret exploded and took the entire ship with it. Iowa blew up one of her turrets and lived to tell the tale. Also, Iowa & Montana really needs to buff their dispersion to make up for the fact the Izumo & Yamato pretty much shits all over the US BBs in a one-on-one duel...even at the long range 20km+ distance where everything stated in this video agrees the US ships would trounce the IJN BBs.

[@G777GUN]

+Trades46 Dispersion de[ends on the caliber. Higher caliber means less dispersion.

[@Trades46]

G777GUN I won't say that; the Yamato guns were directed by extremely good optics, but the radar-guided FCS on the Iowa were the world's best. At extreme ranges, the Yamato would have issues putting any rounds on target where the Iowa would frequently straddle the target. And if the skirmish at Guadalcanal between SoDak, Washington & Kirishima were to be put to test, radar > optics any day of the week.

[@G777GUN]

Trades46 O... kay. Not what I was getting at but okay. Reminds me of 2009 lol. U guys with ur Iowa superior to everyone. That ship is a submarine at high speed on calm waters lol.

[@Trades46]

G777GUN Don't put me in the fanboy category; I'm not even American, I'm from Canada. All else aside, in a one-on-one duel the Iowa would have the advantage as long as Yamato can't close the distance to where her 18" optic sighted guns were effective. Regardless, WoWs currently make the US BBs vastly inferior in a straight up gunfight. I do wish they do fix that quickly.

[@G777GUN]

Trades46 I found out the details on Yamatos FCS Radar. Its Actually not bad. And it goes out to 35000 meters.

[@danielburdette6648]

Proud to have served aboard USS IOWA BB-61 March 1987-August 1989. DC2 R-Division

[@CohGsd-lx9gb]

I was in 2 and 3 Fireroom from 86 To 90 Hole snipe. Best job ever May the boys rest in peace. BT3 Joe Garcia

[@jacobbarnum5806]

This is the coolest warships ever, I might have a bias tho. My great uncle fired the guns during the gulf war

[@egggamingyt9272]

Leyte gulf war?

[@awhahoo]

@@egggamingyt9272 No, I think during desert storm maybe, I dont know much about it

[@Adino1]

So basically, if a Yamato class landed a few lucky shots the Iowa would have got smoked. Otherwise, Iowa class all the way.

[@thebravegallade731]

which is an accomplishment considering anything SHORT of an iowa would probably get smoked by the yamato in a gun fight.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

hello warship fans I come from the tank division can we borrow some guns :D

[@christianbuenaobra3794]

You want a Landkreuzer P.1000 Ratte?

[@DZ-1987]

You're looking for Die Ratte.

[@milky_oreos]

What, you want a 16 inch gun on a tank. What is this, the Gustav Railgun

[@jadenpiercey1549]

sure if you can sail a 57000 ton ship on land or turn it into a tank

[@zachmedrano4569]

hows the strumtiger working out?

[@MetaKnight0011]

This a great ship. I wish she still had all of her WWII equipment. I want to visit this beauty. Her and/or her sisters against the Bismarck- or Yamato-Class ships would've been quite the sight. One thing I find amusing is that despite getting hit by a few ships, Iowa herself included, the USS Nevada still managed to stay afloat after surviving two atomic bombs. The one thing that finally took her out was a torpedo bomber. The All-Or-Nothing armor design is truly something.

[@AlanA-rj7jz]

I went to the Iowa a few years back and it was quite an amazing experience. I still have the cap i bought from there.

[@onlythewise1]

they made the Iowa's thinner so it would fit in the Panama canal

[@謝昀-p6q]

"5:42" "Carriers love them" I mean.... he's not wrong.

[@peterscarpa2206]

My Dad served on this ship... He talked about it often... I think it was the high light of my fathers life...