USS Pennsylvania was a legendary battleship that served during both World Wars. From surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor, to providing fire support throughout the Pacific Theater, the Pennsylvania's story is one of resilience. She served as the flagship of first the Atlantic Fleet, and after it was merged with the Pacific Fleet in 1921, the Battle Fleet. In this role, many legendary Admirals broke their flags in her, as did several Presidents. After receiving significant damage from a torpedo strike in the waning days of the Pacific War, she was regulated to being test ship during the post war atomic tests at Bikini Atoll. Pennsylvania received eight battle stars and a Presidential Unit Citation for her World War II service. USS Pennsylvania was awarded 8 Battle Stars and a Presidential Unit Citation for her service during World War 2.
**At 11:16 I erroneously state that USS Pennsylvania received several 1.1 mm 75 cal quad mounts, when in fact I meant to say 1.1 inch 75 cal quad mounts.
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US National Archives, Navsource, Naval History & Heritage Command
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26 авг 2024
