US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45 - 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 US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45 write by Mark Stille. This book was released on 2012-05-20. US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The USS Langley, the first American aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922. Despite being converted into an aircraft tender, it was the first step in a new direction for the US Navy and naval warfare. This book covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry. It also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings.
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45 - 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 US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45 write by Mark Stille. This book was released on 2012-05-20. US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The USS Langley, the first American aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922. Despite being converted into an aircraft tender, it was the first step in a new direction for the US Navy and naval warfare. This book covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry. It also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings.
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942–45
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942–45 - 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 US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942–45 write by Mark Stille. This book was released on 2007-02-27. US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942–45 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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 carrier task forces that were so effective in Pacific operations. Featuring an annotated cutaway and artwork detailing both the interior and exterior features of the ships, this book explores the design, development, and deployment of both the Essex and Independence class of light carriers. This sequel to US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45: Prewar classes (New Vanguard 114), provides a detailed exploration of the carriers that were at the forefront of many actions in World War II, including the climatic battles of Phillipine Sea and Leyte Gulf in 1944.
Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921–45
Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921–45 - 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 Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921–45 write by Mark Stille. This book was released on 2012-05-20. Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921–45 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Imperial Japanese Navy was a pioneer in naval aviation, having commissioned the world's first built-from-the-keel-up carrier, the Hosho. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, it experimented with its carriers, perfecting their design and construction. As a result, by the time Japan entered World War II and attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in 1941, it possessed a fantastically effective naval aviation force. This book covers the design, development and operation of IJN aircraft carriers built prior to and during World War II. Pearl Harbor, Midway and the first carrier vs carrier battle, the battle of the Coral Sea, are all discussed.
British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45
British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 - 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 British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 write by Angus Konstam. This book was released on 2012-12-20. British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This was quickly followed by others, including the highly-successful Illustrious class. Smaller and tougher than their American cousins, the British carriers were designed to fight in the tight confines of the North Sea and the Mediterranean. Over the next six years, these carriers battled the Axis powers in every theatre, attacking Italian naval bases, hunting the Bismark, and even joining the fight in the Pacific. This book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort.
