This list of ships of the Second World War contains major military vessels of the war, arranged alphabetically and by type. The list includes armed vessels that served during the war and in the immediate aftermath, inclusive of localized ongoing combat operations, garrison surrenders, post-surrender occupation, colony re-occupation, troop and ...

Pages in category "World War II naval ships of the United States" The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .

The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

These ships of the line were still considered the central components of the navies of all world powers at the start of the war, but by the war's end, these floating fortresses found their roles dramatically changed at the face of air power.

All U.S. Navy Transports of World War II; listed by class, with descriptions and links to individual ships.

This page showcases the various surface fleet warships and underwater attack submarines used by all navies of the Second World War.

All U.S. Navy vessel types. Giving naming conventions and links to lists of all ships for each type--which list ships by classes, with descriptions and links to pages for individual ships--giving profile, characteristics, history, and photographs of the ship. Vol. I: The Battle of the Atlantic, September 1939--May 1943.

Index of the ships of the U.S. fleet (Navy and Coast Guard) in commission during World War II.

This article features a comprehensive history of WW2 navies, including the types of Axis and Allied ships that appeared in battle, the major naval battles in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of war, and indvidual ships that had major impact on the outcomes of these battles.

Nov 9, 2024 · World War II saw a diverse array of naval vessels, each designed for specific military functions and operational strategies. Among the most prominent ship types were aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and auxiliary ships, all playing critical roles in maritime conflicts.