By early 1945, the Texas arrived in the Pacific to continue her service and aid in one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Codenamed Operation Detachment, Texas arrived just in time to support the landing on Iwo Jima.
The first class of nuclear submarines were a learning experience for the Soviet Navy. The November class boats experienced numerous difficulties and accidents, culminating in what has been described as a potential “Underwater Chernobyl."