World War II began for the United States when Japanese bombers and midget submarines attacked the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Several large ships were sunk and many were damaged. But the Navy quickly grew in strength.
At the end of the war, 24 battleships, 35 aircraft carriers, 77 escort carriers, 92 cruisers, 501 destroyers, 406 destroyer escorts, and 262 submarines were in service.
This was the greatest navy that ever sailed the seas.
World Book
At the end of the war, 24 battleships, 35 aircraft carriers, 77 escort carriers, 92 cruisers, 501 destroyers, 406 destroyer escorts, and 262 submarines were in service.
This was the greatest navy that ever sailed the seas.
World Book