THE LAST BROADSIDE | Blood & Riff

*THE LAST BROADSIDE | Blood & Riff* 1991. The age of the battleship was coming to an end. For nearly half a century, the mighty Iowa-class battleships had served through world wars, Cold War tensions, and countless deployments. During Operation Desert Storm, these legendary warships returned to combat one final time, launching Tomahawk missiles and unleashing the thunder of their 16-inch guns against Iraqi positions. The Last Broadside tells the story of the final combat deployment of the battleship—a warship design that once ruled the oceans. As aircraft, missiles, and modern technology transformed naval warfare, the old battlewagons delivered one final reminder of their power before passing into history. From Normandy to the Persian Gulf, their guns echoed across generations. ⚓ Dedicated to the sailors who served aboard the Iowa-class battleships and to the final generation of battleship crews. *"The age ended. The legend did not."* #TheLastBroadside #BloodAndRiff #DesertStorm #GulfWar #Battleship #IowaClass #USSMissouri #USSWisconsin #MilitaryHistory #NavalHistory #HistoryMetal #HistoricalMetal #Battlewagon #USNavy #WarAtSea #TomahawkMissile #16InchGuns #SymphonicMetal #PowerMetal #MilitaryMusic