History Knows the Exact Day U.S. Navy Battleships Became Obsolete

Summary: In 1921, U.S. Army General Billy Mitchell demonstrated the potential of aerial warfare by sinking several battleships in a controversial military exercise off the Virginia coast.

-Mitchell, a strong advocate of air power, believed aviation was superior for national defense compared to battleships.

-He orchestrated Project B, where aircraft successfully sank the German battleship Ostfriesland and other vessels.

-Despite initial skepticism, the exercise showcased air power's effectiveness...