The battleship of the future will be of great ... and smothering them with a superior gun fire. At the opening of such an engagement the fifth and sixth in line of the four-gun ships would be ...

Kersch, a machinist during his active service, will fire the guns of the USS ... She was already the world’s last active ...

Summary and What You Need To Know: In the late 19th century, battleships featured a mix of large and small guns, reflecting naval tactics that emphasized high rates of fire at short range.

A battleship has frequently been described ... It only gives, . however, an end-on fire of four guns against six. Another novelty in the 'Michigan' pair December 9, 1911 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN ...