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Today in History: USS Nevada launched as US Navy's first standard battleship

7/11/2025

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On July 11, 1914, the US Navy launched the USS Nevada (BB-36), marking a significant advancement in naval technology. As the first standard-type battleship, Nevada introduced key innovations such as triple gun turrets, oil fuel, geared steam turbines, and the "all or nothing" armor principle, setting a new standard for future US battleships.

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On July 11, 1914, the US Navy launched the USS Nevada (BB-36), marking a significant advancement in naval technology. As the first standard-type battleship, Nevada introduced key innovations such as triple gun turrets, oil fuel, geared steam turbines, and the "all or nothing" armor principle, setting a new standard for future US battleships.