The decision on which aircraft to build was based on the no forward/overseas bases vs. having forward/overseas bases. During the dark days of 1940, the U.S. planned on having to fight a trans-Atlantic war, hence the operational requirement for a B-36 type aircraft. With Great Britain remaining...
Not to mention that the Alaskas didn't have a dedicated bridge platform. How the heck do you effectively execute ship control without a proper bridge?!
I've always wondered why the Worcesters weren't converted to "Tall Lady" missile ships. While being "light" cruisers, their dimensions were nearly the same, and their displacement was larger than the Oregon City class Albany! Decommissioned as gun cruisers around the same time as the Albany...
Still waiting for the nasty Nazi secret weapons as well.
I gather that Northampton was completed as a gun cruiser and not a command cruiser. Were any cruisers converted to such ships? Or were purpose-built command ships built for the amphibious fleet?
Keep up the great work!
First off, this is my first real post on the board. Been lurking for many, many years, and decided to be a little more active.
Calbear: LOVE this TL...it's just brilliant!
Anyway, I'm a naval enthusiast and had some questions for you. I believe you had previously stated that the U.S. Navy...