U.s. Aircraft Carriers 1939-45 Av Ingo Bauernfeind

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 book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers...

<p>Dominating the seas during World War II, the US aircraft carrier played a crucial role in every major naval combat of the war. <br><br>Development of the Essex class began in 1941, and was the largest class of carrier ever built....

An expert overview of the history of the battleship, looking at its origins, the role played by battleships in both World Wars, famous ships, and weaponry.