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US Navy Aircraft Carriers, 194245: WWIIBuilt Ships (New Vanguard),Used
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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 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 192245: 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.
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- Q: What is the focus of the book 'US Navy Aircraft Carriers, 1942-45: WWII-Built Ships (New Vanguard)'? A: The book explores the design, development, and deployment of the US Navy's Essex and Independence class aircraft carriers during World War II, highlighting their crucial role in naval combat.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 48 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Mark Stille.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on February 27, 2007.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: This book is suitable for history enthusiasts, military historians, and anyone interested in World War II naval warfare.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or diagrams? A: Yes, the book features annotated cutaways and artwork detailing both the interior and exterior of the ships.
- Q: Is this book a sequel to another book? A: Yes, it is a sequel to 'US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45: Prewar classes (New Vanguard 114)'.
- Q: What significant battles are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the climatic battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf in 1944.