Author : Chester G. Hearn
Release : 2007-06-11
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 984/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Carriers in Combat by : Chester G. Hearn
Download or read book Carriers in Combat written by Chester G. Hearn. This book was released on 2007-06-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging combat narratives from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands War, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and the current Iraq War Razor-sharp analysis of the roles of ships, aircraft, commanders, tactics, and strategy Aircraft carriers surged into prominence during World War II--mainly in the Pacific, where the U.S. and Japan fought history's greatest carrier battles, like the Coral Sea and Midway. Since then, although there have been no engagements between carrier groups, carriers have played an important role in world events, serving as distant launching pads for attacks on targets around the globe. From the first improvised wooden platforms to today's nuclear-powered supercarriers, Hearn explores how combat experiences have driven the development and use of carriers in the world's navies.