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USS Long Beach: The U.S. Navy's 'Last' Cruiser Was a Nuclear 'Monster' Russia Hated
Summary and Key Points: USS Long Beach (CGN-9) holds a unique place in naval history as the first nuclear-powered surface warship and the first cruiser built from the keel up since WWII.
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USS Long Beach: The Navy's Last Cruiser Was a Powerhouse
Summary and Key Points: The USS Long Beach (CGN-9), commissioned in 1961, was the first nuclear-powered surface combatant and the last cruiser built for the US Navy before transitioning to ...