Carriers at War, 1939–1945 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Carriers at War, 1939–1945 write by Adrian Stewart. This book was released on 2013-06-19. Carriers at War, 1939–1945 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The author begins this fascinating book by tracing aircraft carrier development between the Wars. Eschewed by the Germans and Italians and with Britain squandering her early lead, the Americans and Japanese became front-runners.The Royal Navy learnt the hard way in the early stages of WW2 with the loss of HMS Courageous and Glorious but, following successes at Taranto and Matapan, the value of carriers was no longer in doubt. The sinking of Bismarck and the cataclysmic Pearl Harbor attack signaled the end of the Battleship era. Stung by such spectacular losses the US Navy threw its weight behind the carrier concept and the naval war in the Pacific (Guadalcanal, East Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Midmay and Leyte Gulf) revolved round carrier-borne aircraft.Meanwhile the carrier became pivotal in protecting vital convoys in the Atlantic, Arctic and Mediterranean. The author backs his arguments with copious examples of naval and air action.
Carrier Combat
Carrier Combat - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Carrier Combat write by David W. Wragg. This book was released on 1997. Carrier Combat available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. An account of the role of the aircraft carrier in war which is illustrated by first hand accounts of action during the Second World War and the Gulf Conflict.
Carriers in Combat
Carriers in Combat - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Carriers in Combat write by Chester G. Hearn. This book was released on 2007-06-11. Carriers in Combat available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Engaging combat narratives from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands War, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and the current Iraq War Razor-sharp analysis of the roles of ships, aircraft, commanders, tactics, and strategy Aircraft carriers surged into prominence during World War II--mainly in the Pacific, where the U.S. and Japan fought history's greatest carrier battles, like the Coral Sea and Midway. Since then, although there have been no engagements between carrier groups, carriers have played an important role in world events, serving as distant launching pads for attacks on targets around the globe. From the first improvised wooden platforms to today's nuclear-powered supercarriers, Hearn explores how combat experiences have driven the development and use of carriers in the world's navies.
Leveraging America's Aircraft Carrier Capabilities
Leveraging America's Aircraft Carrier Capabilities - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Leveraging America's Aircraft Carrier Capabilities write by John Gordon. This book was released on 2006. Leveraging America's Aircraft Carrier Capabilities available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. As the United States seeks ways to stretch its defense dollars, pursue the Global War on Terrorism, and meet other national-security challenges, it is highly likely that policymakers will increase their reliance on aircraft carriers, using them more often and in more situations than they have in the past, especially if the vessels have the additional capabilities to respond appropriately. The current and expected use of aircraft carriers led the United States Navy in fall 2004 to commission RAND to explore new and nontraditional ways that the United States might be able to employ aircraft carriers in pursuit of traditional and emerging military and homeland defense missions. Over six months, RAND created and convened two Concept Options Groups (COGs)-small groups of experienced military and civilian experts, defense analysts, and potential users who work together to identify promising ways to employ military might in nontraditional ways-to explore possible nontraditional roles for aircraft carriers. One COG explored and identified new ways that aircraft carriers could be used in combat operations; the second COG examined ways that the vessels could be used in noncombat, homeland security missions or to help the nation recover from terrorist attacks or natural disasters in U.S. territories. Among the combat recommendations to come from the COG insights are that abilities need to be enhanced to reconfigure carrier air wings; among noncombat recommendations are that the availability of nonready carriers to respond to unforeseen crises needs to be improved. This monograph summarizes the activities, findings, and recommendations of both carrier COGs. It should be of special interest to the Navy and to uniformed and civilian decisionmakers with responsibilities related to naval and carrier operations, maritime domain awareness, or homeland security.
Combat Carriers, and My Brushes with History
Combat Carriers, and My Brushes with History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Combat Carriers, and My Brushes with History write by Sam Sommers. This book was released on 1997. Combat Carriers, and My Brushes with History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. One sailor's true behind-the-scenes look at WWII's Pacific theater.
