From the February 19, 2024, National Interest.
The USS Maryland was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked and sustained damage, but not seriously. It later played a significant role in the Pacific War.
The battleship featured eight 16-inch guns in four turrets and entered service in 1920. As such, she was one of America's most modern battleships due to the Washington Naval Treaty's limitations on new battleships.
Post Pearl Harbor, the Maryland underwent a rapid refit to modernize for operations in the Pacific, including improved anti-aircraft capabilities and torpedo protection.
Throughout the war, she served primarily shore bombardment roles, terrifying defenders with her formidable firepower. Despite taking a torpedo hit and suffering from kamikaze attacks, she continued to support U.S. advances, including the critical Battle of Leyte near the Philippines.
After the war, she was placed in reserve, and, despite her historical significance, efforts to preserve her as a museum ship were not pursued and she was scrapped.
--GreGen
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