Battleships were once the most powerful ships afloat, but modern warfare changed everything. The U.S. Navy stopped building them after World War II, and the shift wasn’t just about cost; it was about survivability, doctrine, and the rise of missiles and naval aviation. In this video, we break down why battleships disappeared from modern strategy, why big-gun ships can’t survive in the missile age, and what it would actually take to build one today. From armor and crew requirements to modern threat environments, here’s the real reason the Navy moved on and why battleships aren’t coming back.00:00 – Intro01:09 – Ad Read02:09 – What is a battleship?04:13 – Short-lived supremacy09:06 – Battleships in the Cold War11:06 – Attempts to resurrect battleships13:11 – The last hurrah for battleships 15:03 – Why battleships are likely gone for good17:01 – Why we don’t need battleships18:39 – Channel updates