Us Carrier War: Design, Development and Operations by Kev Darling (Hardcover, 2011)

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US Carrier War. Published by Pen and Sword in 2011.

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This book covers all aspects of the operations made by US aircraft carriers from their introduction into service during World War 1 to the continuing conflicts in the Middle East. America's part in WW1 saw the deployment of US Navy aircraft operating from coastal bases - mainly Curtiss flying boats. In the immediate post-war period the first aircraft carriers were commissioned, Langley, Saratoga and Lexington. When in World War 2, the wreckage settled in the mud of Pearl Harbour, US Navy fighters engaged the Japanese for the first time at Wake IS. Japan continues its conquest of the Pacific countries and Islands throughout 1941. The USN then went on the offensive when two carriers attacked the Gilbert-Marshall Islands and the Doolittle raid against Japan was launched from USS Hornet. During the Battle of the Coral Sea the US Navy achieved a significant victory. Meanwhile in the Atlantic US Carriers including Wasp and Ranger undertook escort duties across the Atlantic. The Latter also helped with the supply of Spitfires to Malta. Post WW2 actions included the War in Korea when the US Navy deployed for operations covering combat on both the east and west coasts. During the War over Vietnam USMC and US Navy aircraft were deployed from carriers against targets in North and South Vietnam. Most recent carrier deployments include both the Gulf Wars and continuing middle-eastern conflicts. Appendices include technical details of USN carriers and the aircraft types flown. AUTHOR: Kev Darling has written many aviation books such as P-51 Mustang, Warbirdtech 28: English Electric Lighting and Merlin-powered Spitfires. He is one of Britain's most highly respected aviation authors. SELLING POINTS: .Wide international market. .Superb photography throughout. .Covers the complete history of US Carrier operations. ILLUSTRATIONS: 300 mono within text 2 x 16pp *

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PublisherPen & Sword Books LTD
ISBN-139781848841857
eBay Product ID (ePID)108505329

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SubjectGovernment
Publication Year2011
Number of Pages312 Pages
Publication NameUs Carrier War: Design, Development and Operations
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorKev Darling
FormatHardcover

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Item Height234 mm
Item Width156 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorKev Darling

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