Doyle. America's first fast battleship class leader, as well as the U.S. Navy's initial ship when entering World War II, the USS North Carolina represented a hopeful symbol during a depression-wrought era and a proud addition to an aging fleet. She was by far the most decorated battleship with an incredible 15 Battle Stars, after participating in a majority of the significant campaigns during WWII. Explore this edition, featuring the construction and post-restoration processes, and images that have never been published. 112 pages, 281 color and B&W photos, 9"x 9", hardcover.