"USS Alabama (BB-60) was one of ten new fast battleships the United States commissioned from 1941 to 1944, and thus one of the most technologically advanced and powerful battleships ever to see combat. This volume narrates the story of Alabama's construction, design, functioning, deployments during World War II, crew experiences, commanding officers, and second life as a museum ship"-- Provided by publisher.

Title from cover. "Naval History magazine (ISSN 1042-1920) is published bimonthly by the U.S. Naval Institute." -- title page verso.

The Long History of the Battleship and Alabama's Place in It -- Alabama A Great Name In Fighting Ships -- Misuse of the Fast Battleship in World War II -- The Design and Functioning of the South Dakota Battleships -- Sister Ships -- The Crew and Life on board Alabama -- Alabama's Combat Operations and Voyages -- Alabama as a Museum -- Museum Page TBD.