Carriers At War
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Carriers At War 1939 1945
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Author : Adrian Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2013-06-19
Carriers At War 1939 1945 written by Adrian Stewart and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-19 with History categories.
The author begins this fascinating book by tracing aircraft carrier development between the Wars. Eschewed by the Germans and Italians and with Britain squandering her early lead, the Americans and Japanese became front-runners.The Royal Navy learnt the hard way in the early stages of WW2 with the loss of HMS Courageous and Glorious but, following successes at Taranto and Matapan, the value of carriers was no longer in doubt. The sinking of Bismarck and the cataclysmic Pearl Harbor attack signaled the end of the Battleship era. Stung by such spectacular losses the US Navy threw its weight behind the carrier concept and the naval war in the Pacific (Guadalcanal, East Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Midmay and Leyte Gulf) revolved round carrier-borne aircraft.Meanwhile the carrier became pivotal in protecting vital convoys in the Atlantic, Arctic and Mediterranean. The author backs his arguments with copious examples of naval and air action.
Us Carriers At War
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Author : Peter Kilduff
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 1997
Us Carriers At War written by Peter Kilduff and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Aircraft carriers categories.
Some of the greatest exploits of US Navy aircraft carrier operations - in both the Atlantic and the Pacific - are told in this book by American aviation historian Peter Kilduff. The product of extensive research, this book portrays in personal account and from official documentation the stories of courage in the face of adversity and triumph after struggle that marked the air operations from the flight decks of the US Navy aircraft carriers at war.
Aircraft Carriers At War
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Author : James L. Holloway
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 2007
Aircraft Carriers At War written by James L. Holloway and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
Adm. James Holloway describes this book as a contemporary perspective of the events, decisions, and outcomes in the history of the Cold War--Korea, Vietnam, and the Soviet confrontation--that shaped today's U.S. Navy and its principal ships-of-the-line, the large-deck, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Without question, the admiral is exceptionally well qualified to write such an expansive history. As a carrier pilot in Korea, commander of the Seventh Fleet in Vietnam, Chief of Naval Operations in the mid-1970s, and then as a civilian presidential appointee to various investigative groups, Holloway was a prominent player in Cold War events. Here, he casts an experienced eye at the battles, tactics, and strategies that defined the period abroad and at home. Holloway's first-person narrative of combat action conveys the tense atmosphere of hostile fire and the urgency of command decisions. His descriptions of conversations with presidents in the White House and of meetings with the Joint Chiefs in the war room offer a revealing look at the decision-making process. Whether explaining the tactical formations of road-recce attacks or the demands of taking the Navy's first nuclear carrier into combat, Holloway provides telling details that add valuable dimensions to the big picture of the Cold War as a coherent conflict. Few readers will forget his comments about the sobering effect of planning for nuclear warfare and training and leading a squadron of pilots whose mission was to drop a nuclear bomb. Both wise and entertaining, this book helps readers understand the full significance of the aircraft carrier's contributions. At the same time, it stands as a testament to those who fought in the long war and to the leadership that guided the United States through a perilous period of history while avoiding the Armageddon of a nuclear war.
Carriers In Combat
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Author : Chester G. Hearn
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2007-06-11
Carriers In Combat written by Chester G. Hearn and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-11 with History categories.
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.
A Carrier At War
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Author : Richard F. Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
A Carrier At War written by Richard F. Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Iraq War, 2003- categories.
In combat with the men and women of today's U.S. Navy
Carrier Combat
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Author : David W. Wragg
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 1997
Carrier Combat written by David W. Wragg and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Air warfare categories.
Aircraft carriers were used in many of the crucial naval engagements of the Second World War, ranging front the Royal Navy's hunt for the Bismarck and the protection of Convoy PQ18 in the Arctic, to the US Navy's victories against the Japanese in the Coral Sea and at Midway in the Pacific theatre. It was superior American sea power that finally drove the Japanese into bloody retreat and towards ultimate defeat. In the years that followed the Second World War, aircraft carriers played a vital role as capital ships in the projection of power across the globe. This was particularly so in the opening conflicts of the Cold War period when carrier air power was used to effect in Korea and at Suez during the 1950s. The US made extensive use of carrier-based aircraft during the Vietnam war as did Britain in the later Falklands conflict. In 1991, US Navy carriers were instrumental in the successful prosecution of Operation Desert Storm. Combining the author's own narrative with vivid first-hand accounts by those who served aboard the ships, or with the carrier-borne naval and marine air squadrons, Carrier Combat is the dramatic story of the aircraft carrier at war. Fully illustrated with archive photographs in colour and black and white, it will appeal to all with an interest in naval air power.
Carrier Strike
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Author : Donald Nijboer
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2023-12-15
Carrier Strike written by Donald Nijboer and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-15 with History categories.
Among many other developments, World War II saw naval warfare shift from the battleship to the aircraft carrier, which remains one of the iconic weapons of the war and the core of modern battle fleets. Developed in the 1920s and 1930s, the aircraft carrier came into its own in World War II and featured prominently in numerous battles, including the Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal, and Leyte Gulf. Later in the war, with many of its own carriers destroyed and its carrier-borne air force crippled, the Japanese relied on kamikazes to replace its aerial strike force and to attack the United States’ carrier force, and the United States used its carriers to attack the Japanese homeland. In this photo history, Donald Nijboer traces the history of aircraft carriers, from their early development just after World War I, to the Japanese carrier-borne attack on Pearl Harbor, through the great battles of the Pacific War, which featured some of military history’s great ships: the Yorktown, the Enterprise, the Hornet, the Lexington, and other vessels. Special sections cover British carrier operations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as well as the limited carrier operations of the German Navy, including the Graf Zeppelin.
How Carriers Fought
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Author : Lars Celander
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2018-07-19
How Carriers Fought written by Lars Celander and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-19 with History categories.
An in-depth analysis of aircraft carrier battles in WWII and the evolution of carrier operations—from technology and strategy to life among the crew. First built in 1921, the aircraft carrier brought a new dimension to military strategy as the United States entered World War II. How Carriers Fought examines the evolution of carrier operations with a special focus on the conflict in the Pacific between the US Navy and the imperial Japanese fleet. Starting with a discussion of the tools and building blocks of carrier operations, historian Lars Celander then provides an analysis of various carrier battles to demonstrate how strategy and operations developed during the war. Every aspect of carrier warfare is covered, from navigation and communication technology to life inside the cockpit. A world of tactical dehydration and amphetamine pills is explored, as well as the measures pilots used to reduce their risk of death in the event of being hit. The major carrier battles of the war are considered, from Coral Sea and Leyte Gulf to the Battle of Midway, where the Japanese decided to divide their forces while the Americans concentrated theirs. How Carriers Fought analyzes these tactics, exploring which worked best in theory and in practice.
Eagle S War
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Author : Peter Smith
language : en
Publisher: Crecy Pub
Release Date : 1995
Eagle S War written by Peter Smith and has been published by Crecy Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with History categories.
A gripping and moving story of a famous aircraft carrier at war as seen through the eyes of its former crew members. These eyewitness accounts have been supplemented by meticulous research and rare contemporary photographs mostly from private collections and provide an informative tribute to the heroic ship finally lost in the greatest of convoy battles, Operation Pedestal.
How Carriers Fought
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Author : Lars Celander
language : en
Publisher: Casemate
Release Date : 2020-06-19
How Carriers Fought written by Lars Celander and has been published by Casemate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-19 with History categories.
A detailed examination of carriers and carrier operations in WWII, looking at the tools behind the major carrier battles and their evolution throughout the war.