Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers 194591 by Mark Stille (English) Paperback Book

Description: Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers 194591 by Mark Stille, Adam Tooby A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navys finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navys finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction.The Essex class was the USNs war-winning ship class of the Pacific War. Of the 24 ships completed, 14 saw action, making the Essex class the largest class of fleet aircraft carriers ever built. These ships had a fine balance of striking power, protection, and speed and were modernized during and after the war. There were five distinct programs carried out, adding not only angled flight decks for jet operations, but repeated upgrades to sensors, weapons, and equipment.Essex-class carriers were used in a number of roles and provided the vast majority of US Navy air power in the Korean War, and a sizeable proportion of air power in the Vietnam conflict. However, as the "super carriers" began to enter service in the early 1960s, the Essex class was relegated to secondary roles– a single Essex carrier served until 1991 as the US Navys training carrier. Using detailed artwork and photos, this book provides an in-depth portrait of this important and enduring class of ship, and looks at its development and modifications while considering the many and varied actions it took part in. Author Biography Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 35 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific. Table of Contents INTRODUCTIONDESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT- Essex-class carrier modernization- Essex-class modernization programs- ASW carriers- Amphibious assault carriers- Essex-class weapons- Essex-class radars and sonarsTHE ESSEX CLASS IN WAR AND PEACE 1945–1991- Essex-class carriers and the Korean War- Essex-class carriers and the Vietnam conflictESSEX-CLASS COLD WAR CAREERSCONCLUSIONBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX Promotional A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navys finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction. Promotional "Headline" A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navys finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction. Feature The enduring Essex-class is the greatest and most famous US carrier of World War II with involvement in key actions in the Pacific Theater and subsequently in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Details ISBN1472845811 Author Adam Tooby Pages 48 Series New Vanguard Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Adam Tooby ISBN-10 1472845811 ISBN-13 9781472845818 Format Paperback Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2022-09-15 Imprint Osprey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-09-15 UK Release Date 2022-09-15 Illustrations Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8pp of colour illustrations DEWEY 623.8255 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137070716;

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