How did US naval doctrine shift from battleship-centric to a carrier- and submarine-centric approach during WWII and the Cold War?

• A. Emphasis on battleships for decisive victory
• B. Emphasis on aircraft carriers for power projection and submarines (SSNs/SSBNs) for deterrence and ASW
• C. Emphasis on surface fleets with carrier-based air power and submarine deterrence
• D. Emphasis on riverine patrols

Answer: (B)