re: Major WWII shipwreck discovered: Japanese battleship sunk by US found

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Why would the Iowa have been obsolete?

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Because aircraft were pennies on the dollar. The aircraft carrier was the dominant capital ship by the mid-30s but the old admirals of all navies wouldn't accept that.

Now, just because something is obsolete doesn't mean it is ineffective. Just obsolete. (ETA: For example, in 2019, revolvers are obsolete. They are not ineffective.)

Let me ask you this - it's 1942 and you get to pick - Japan or the United States. Next, you get to pick - 5 CV type carrier groups (but ZERO battleships) or 8 battleship groups (but ZERO CVs) and you have to control the Pacific theater in 36 months.

Go.