Every U.S. Warship Used in WWII
Published at : 17 Dec 2025
From the tragedy of Pearl Harbor to the surrender in Tokyo Bay, the United States Navy rose to become the largest armada in human history. This is the ultimate visual encyclopedia of the American fleet in World War II.
In this video, we catalog over 100 distinct ship classes—from the silent Gato-class submarines and wooden PT boats to the massive Essex-class carriers and Iowa-class battleships. We break down the design, purpose, and capabilities of the "Arsenal of Democracy."
⚓ IN THIS VIDEO:
The Capital Ships: Detailed look at Fleet Carriers (CV) and Fast Battleships (BB).
The Workhorses: Every class of Heavy and Light Cruisers (CA/CL) and Destroyers (DD).
The Silent Service: The evolution of US Submarines.
The Escorts & Amphibious Fleet: The unsung heroes of the Atlantic and Pacific wars.
Whether you are a naval history enthusiast, a scale modeler, or a World of Warships player, this is the definitive roster of the US Navy from 1941-1945.
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00:00 Intro
00:06 The Fleet Carriers
01:31 Light & Escort Carriers
03:22 the Fast BattleShips
04:12 The Standard BattleShips
06:05 The Heavy Cruisers
07:24 The Light Cruisers
08:46 The Destroyers
10:29 Patrol Craft
11:07 Submarines
12:22 Destroyers Escort
13:22 Amphibious Warfare
14:35 Mine Auxiliary Ships