US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45 WWII-Built Ships

Name: US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45 WWII-Built Ships
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ISBN: 9781846030376

ISBN-10: 1846030374

ISBN-13: 9781846030376

Edition: 2007

Authors: Mark Stille, Tony Bryan

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Dominating the seas during World War II, the US aircraft carrier played a crucial role in every major naval combat of the war. Development of the "Essex" class began in 1941, and was the largest class of carrier ever built. During the Pacific War it formed the backbone of any fighting force and became renowned for its mighty 'Sunday Punch' - the impressive offensive power of 36 fighter planes, 36 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes. The "Independence" class was a lighter and faster carrier, built after Pearl Harbor, to bring more ships into action as quickly as possible. Alongside the Essex class their crews saw a dramatic change in tactical deployment as they began to form the fast…

Book details

List price: $19.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 2/27/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 48
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



Origins


US Navy mid to late war carrier doctrine


Development


Mid to late war air groups and aircraft


Weapons


Radar


Chronology


The Essex Class


Origins


Design and construction


Propulsion


Armament


Aircraft-handling facilities


Wartime modifications


Operational histories


Assessment


The Independence Class


Origins


Design and construction


Armament


Aircraft-handling facilities


Wartime modifications


Operational histories


Assessment


Bibliography


Color Plate Commentary


Index