How the US Navy tried — and failed — to sink carrier USS America for weeks
The US Navy controversially blasted ex-aircraft carrier America in a 2005 exercise to examine its ability to sustain damage.
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- The US Navy's carrier fleet is known for its impressive firepower and resilience in battle.
- The fleet's durability is attributed partly to the sacrifice of its predecessor, USS America.
- The Navy tried for weeks to sink the "Big A," eventually resorting to scuttle the ship onboard.
The US Navy's supercarrier...
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