Japanese Crews Never Expected USS Iowa’s 16-Inch Guns to Hurl 2,700-lb Shells 24 Miles. скачать в хорошем качестве

Japanese Crews Never Expected USS Iowa’s 16-Inch Guns to Hurl 2,700-lb Shells 24 Miles.

In World War II, Japanese naval planners believed no battleship on Earth could accurately strike a target beyond visual range. Their doctrine relied on elite eyesight, massive optical rangefinders, and decisive surface battles fought at known distances. That belief shattered the moment USS Iowa opened fire. This video explores how the USS Iowa’s 16-inch guns launched 2,700-pound shells nearly 24 miles, striking targets Japanese crews couldn’t even see. To them, the ocean erupted without warning—no muzzle flash, no visible enemy, only towering columns of water and devastating shockwaves. We break down how American radar-guided fire control systems changed naval warfare forever, rendering decades of Japanese doctrine obsolete. From the Battle of Tsushima to Operation Hailstone, from optical rangefinders to radar-directed gunnery, this story reveals why size alone didn’t decide battles—technology and integration did. You’ll learn: Why Japanese crews never expected battleships to hit from beyond the horizon How radar and analog computers guided shells through darkness and bad weather What made USS Iowa and her sister ships unmatched in long-range firepower How this technological shift helped decide the Pacific War This is not just a story about big guns—it’s about the moment naval combat entered a new era, where seeing the enemy was no longer required to destroy them. If you enjoy deep-dive WWII naval history, advanced military technology, and untold battlefield moments, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for more stories like this.