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A light cruiser of the U. S. Navy
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A light cruiser of the U. S. Navy

United States. Navy · [ca. 1930–1945]

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A most important part of naval warfare is played by these fast, deadly, light cruisers. They carry sixteen 5-inch dual purpose guns in eight twin mounts and eight 21-inch tubes in fours.

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