World War II began for the United States when Japanese bombers and midget submarines attackedthe Pacific Fleet at Peartl 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 destroyer escorts, 92 cruisers, 501 destroyers, 406 destroyer escorts, and 262 submarines were in service.
This was the greatest navy that ever sailed the seas.
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At the end of the war, 24 battleships, 35 aircraft carriers, 77 destroyer escorts, 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 Encyclopedia (not Wikipedia)