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US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45: World War Two Built Ships (New Vanguard)
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by Mark Stille and Tony Bryan
Sales Rank: 153534
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List Price: $17.95
$12.21
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on 10-19-2008.
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 48 pages
Published by: Osprey Publishing February 27, 2007
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1846030374
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1846030376
Book Dimensions:
9.4 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
Weighs: 5.6 ounces
Product Review
"The superlative images in the book are further enhanced by the artwork of Tony Bryan this is a book that ship fans will just have to have in their libraries and the rest of us will find it an great primer on the types." -Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com
Product Description
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.
Reader Reviews
An adequate overview of the Essex and Independence class carriers. I was hoping for a little more depth since my father flew off of CV17 in Air Group 8. But worth the price.
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