It would be the U.S. Navy’s biggest defeat until World War II and threatened to change the balance of power in American waters. The power brokers in Washington panicked. Everyone except Navy Secretary ...

U.S. leaders should invest at least $40 billion every year to grow and maintain the country's fleet of battle force ... for 2025 and 2026 on building up the fleet, as well as the shipbuilding industry ...

It was also the last battle between two ships under sail. And the last fight where an American crew would board another vessel, like in the early days of the American Navy. This is the story of ...