Best Dreadnought
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The original dreadnought that rendered all previous battleships obsolete. Its all-big-gun design set the standard for decades.
The Martin D-15M is a stripped-down workhorse with all-mahogany construction (top, back, sides) for a warm, dry, and focused tone that sits perfectly in a mix. Its satin finish and dovetail neck joint...
The lead ship of the Iowa class, known for high speed, heavy armor, and powerful 16-inch guns. Served from WWII through the Gulf War.
The largest and heaviest battleship ever built, armed with 18.1-inch guns. Symbol of Japanese naval ambition, sunk in 1945.
A Queen Elizabeth-class battleship with an illustrious combat record, including Jutland and multiple Mediterranean actions. Known as the 'Old Lady'.
Site of the Japanese surrender in 1945. An Iowa-class battleship with extensive WWII and later service, now a museum ship.
Germany's largest battleship, famous for sinking HMS Hood in 1941. Its formidable armor and main battery made it a feared adversary.
First new U.S. battleship built since the 1920s, fast and well-armed with nine 16-inch guns. Saw extensive Pacific service.
The most famous British battlecruiser, known for its elegance and tragic loss to Bismarck. Fast but light armor.
The last British battleship built, commissioned after WWII. Combined modern design with spare 15-inch guns from older ships.
Unique design with all main guns forward of the superstructure. Armed with 16-inch guns and heavily armored, served in WWII.
French battleship with forward-mounted 15-inch guns in quadruple turrets. Served in both Allied and Vichy forces before modernisation.
Lead ship of the Bayern class, the first German battleships to mount 15-inch guns. Served in WWI and scuttled at Scapa Flow.
A New York-class battleship that served in both World Wars, including D-Day bombardment. Now a museum ship in Texas.
A German battlecruiser with heavy armor and 12-inch guns, fought at Jutland and survived heavy damage. Scuttled at Scapa Flow.
An Italian dreadnought modernized heavily between wars. Served in both World Wars and later transferred to the Soviet Navy as Novorossiysk.