World War II submarines were some of the most feared and effective weapons of the war. Operating mostly in stealth, these ...

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Tamal, a Talwar-class frigate from Russia, on July 1, 2025, marking the end of ...

INS Tamal, the last Indian warship built abroad, is set to be commissioned in Russia on July 1, bolstering India's naval capabilities with advanced we ...

Upon encountering the Japanese submarine Ro-34 with its crew sleeping on deck, the O'Bannon's sailors, unable to use their main guns, improvised by pelting the surprised Japanese with potatoes to ...

The deck featured weapons such as a 4-inch, 50-caliber deck gun, a 40-millimeter antiaircraft gun, and a 20-millimeter surface-to-surface gun. Weapons on the deck of the USS Silversides.

When it reappeared, the Ward’s skipper ordered his men to open fire. Two of the ship’s 4-inch deck guns responded with a volley of explosive shells weighing more than 30 pounds apiece.

In 1914, Germany began producing Type U 19 submarines (pictured), which were some of history's most significant military submarines. Boats of this type featured between one and two deck guns and ...

The submarine was also armed with a 140 mm deck gun, six torpedo tubes, and three 28 mm anti-aircraft guns. The Aichi M6A was a noted departure from previous submarine-launched aircraft.

In August, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive in downtown Manitowoc, will offer its own unique activity — a chance to spend the night aboard its World War II submarine the USS Cobia.

Hiding a 700-ton submarine proved to be a challenge almost as difficult as the capture itself. The U-505 was the largest intelligence victory during the WWII battle for control of the Atlantic Ocean.

Other armaments include eight deck-mounted launchers for Hsiung Feng II/III anti-ship missiles and TC-2N surface-to-air missiles. There is also an OTO Melara 76mm naval gun and two 30mm remote ...