Naval Vessel Classes of World War II
This mind map classifies the main types of naval vessels used during World War II, including battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, and cruisers. For each class, examples like the German Bismarck and the American USS Enterprise are provided, along with a description of their role in the war, from heavy combat to convoy protection and air power projection.
1. Battleships
1.1. Examples
1.1.1. Bismarck (Germany)
1.1.2. Yamato (Japan)
1.2. Role
1.2.1. Heavily armed, used in naval engagements
2. Destroyers
2.1. Examples
2.1.1. USS Fletcher (USA)
2.1.2. Type 1936 (Germany)
2.2. Role
2.2.1. Escort ships, anti-submarine warfare
3. Cruisers
3.1. Examples
3.1.1. USS Indianapolis (USA)
3.1.2. Admiral Hipper-class (Germany)
3.2. Role
3.2.1. Multi-role vessels, convoy protection, shore bombardment
4. Aircraft Carriers
4.1. Examples
4.1.1. USS Enterprise (USA)
4.1.2. HMS Illustrious (UK)
4.2. Role
4.2.1. Mobile airbase, carried aircraft for offensive operations
5. Submarines
5.1. Examples
5.1.1. U-Boat (Germany)
5.1.2. Gato-class (USA)
5.2. Role
5.2.1. Stealth operations, torpedo attacks