Скачать или смотреть The American Dreadnaught - USS New Jersey BB-62 (1968)

The American Dreadnought is a vintage U.S. Navy produced documentary narrated by Martin Gabel. It traces the distinguished service of the Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62), from her commissioning in 1943 during World War II, through reactivation for the Korean War, and most notably her resurrection in 1968 for action in the Vietnam War.

The film combines archival footage and narration to showcase the ship’s firepower, crew life, and strategic importance—framing her as the quintessential “American dreadnought.” It highlights how, despite her age, the New Jersey’s modernization efforts allowed her to deliver powerful naval artillery support to ground forces, reinforcing the enduring relevance of battleship warfare in mid‑20th century conflicts.

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National Archives Identifier
4523358
Local Identifier
330-DVIC-25338
Creator
Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense. 1968.

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