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US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45 - Prewar Classes

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Ships - Modern Navy - United States

MSRP old price: $19.00


Product Info

Title
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45 - Prewar Classes
Publisher
Category
Author
Mark Stille
Publish Year
2005
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398649
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG114
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG114

Description

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.