Who has the best ships in ww2?
the Royal Navy
At the beginning of World War II, the Royal Navy was the strongest navy in the world, with the largest number of warships built and with naval bases across the globe. It had over 15 battleships and battlecruisers, 7 aircraft carriers, 66 cruisers, 164 destroyers and 66 submarines.
Did a destroyer sink a battleship?
The only battleship sunk in a fleet action by either torpedo boats or destroyers was the obsolescent German pre-dreadnought SMS Pommern. She was sunk by destroyers during the night phase of the Battle of Jutland.
How far down is the USS Johnston?
21,000 feet
The shipwreck, at a depth of more than 21,000 feet — more than four miles underwater — is the deepest ever recorded, according to the explorers. The Johnston sank on Oct. 25, 1944, during the pivotal Battle of Leyte Gulf, widely considered the largest naval battle of World War II.
How many aircraft did the Yamato shoot down?
10
When Yamato sank, marking the last Japanese naval action of the war, she took 2,747 men with her—all but 269 of her crew. Surrounding Japanese ships lost an additional 1,167 men. Only 10 American aircraft went down in the battle, with the loss of just 12 men.
Where was the German submarine sunk in October 1941?
October 4, 1941 (Saturday) The German submarine U-111 was sunk southwest of Tenerife by depth charges from the trawler HMS Lady Shirley. New Zealand Parliament passed a bill guaranteeing free medical care for all citizens. Norwegians were warned by their German occupiers that they would face starvation if anti-Nazi unrest continued.
What was the name of the US destroyer that was sunk?
On Dec 7, 1944 she was attacked by three Betty bombers, rammed by one and set afire. Ward was sunk three years after she began the war. Ward earned nine battle stars for WW2 service. USS Greer (DD-145) commissioned 31 December 1918, decommissioned 22 June 1922, and was placed in reserve.
How many destroyers were involved in the Battle of Java?
Midway between Java and Borneo enemy surface and air forces launched an attack the next morning. The three Allied ships fought four Japanese heavy cruisers and four destroyers. Pope fired all torpedoes and 140 salvoes of ammunition.
Who was in command of the 17th Army in October 1941?
Born: Roy Blount, Jr., writer and humorist, in Indianapolis, Indiana; Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, in Little Rock, Arkansas; Anne Rice, author, in New Orleans, Louisiana October 5, 1941 (Sunday) Hermann Hoth took over command of the 17th Army from Carl-Heinrich von Stülpnagel.