Wait...isn't it 13 battle stars? Wait what, CL-53 is USS San Diego, which has 18 stars, USS San Juan has 13 and is CL-54.
Her (San Jaun's) first action was Savo Island (didn't really participate). San Diego was there when Wasp and later Hornet were sunk. Also provided escort for USS Enterprise and HMS Victorious.
Though Atlanta-class cruisers are in theory, anti-aircraft gods, being like three destroyers on one hull with the kamikaze stopping 5"/38 cal guns all over. Also could have been murder for any Japanese light cruiser due to the rapid fire abilities of said guns.
Wait...isn't it 13 battle stars? Wait what, CL-53 is USS San Diego, which has 18 stars, USS San Juan has 13 and is CL-54.
Her (San Jaun's) first action was Savo Island (didn't really participate). San Diego was there when Wasp and later Hornet were sunk. Also provided escort for USS Enterprise and HMS Victorious.
Though Atlanta-class cruisers are in theory, anti-aircraft gods, being like three destroyers on one hull with the kamikaze stopping 5"/38 cal guns all over. Also could have been murder for any Japanese light cruiser due to the rapid fire abilities of said guns.
I guess San Diego is the quiet girl in the background that no one really pays attention to since she's just a small piece in the game but she's a piece that always there. Sort of the cameo character that more dedicated fans like to play "Where's Waldo" with.
2nd most decorated US shipNumber 120 battle starsSan Diego"San-something"...I've never heard of her?18 battle starsI'm such a prodigy!The only famous US light cruiser was Helena...