First commissioned in 1942, the Cleveland-class light cruisers were built at wartime speed, costing approximately USD 40–45 million per unit. Operating one ship required an estimated USD 8–12 million per year in fuel, maintenance, and crew support during the 1940s. More than 27 were built, many saw intense combat in World War II. They were powerful, replaceable, and quietly retired by the early 1950s—heroes of an industrial war that moved on without them. #ww2 #military #ship #navy #veterans #Cl
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