The Lexington-Class Battlecruiser Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

The Lexington-Class Battlecruiser Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s Lexington-class battlecruisers were authorized in 1916 as America’s answer to the global naval arms race. These massive ships were designed to combine the 16-inch guns of a battleship with the speed of a cruiser, but at the cost of armor. Alaska-Class U.S. Navy Cruiser. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Some also consider this a battlecrusier, although debated. -Before the six-ship class could be completed,…