An exceptionally detailed visual representation of the unique World War II-era US cruiser that retains its original configuration. Impressively illustrated with artwork of the ship during its career, layout representations of decks, and 3D visualizations of every detail of the ship, from its ropes to its boats and mooring lines, this book reconstructs and examines the Fletcher-class cruiser USS Kidd, the most authentic surviving vessel of the most famous cruiser class of World War II. The Kidd participated throughout the Pacific War, in campaigns at the Marshall Islands, the Marianas, and the Philippines. In early 1945, the Kidd joined Task Force 58 for the Okinawa invasion and served in the Korean War post World War II. Since 1982, the USS Kidd has been a museum ship in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The book leverages the new research of Stefan Draminski and his renowned 3D illustration techniques, providing the most comprehensive examination of the USS Kidd ever published. It includes a set of detailed line drawings with complete descriptive keys and full-color 3D images, supported by technical details, photographs, and a concise history of the ship's construction and service.