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US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45: WWII Built Ships
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US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45: WWII Built Ships Paperback - 2007

by Stille, Mark

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University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 48 pages, NVG130. Aircraft carriers were the US Navy’s principal weapon against Japan during the Pacific War. Development of the Essex class began in 1939, becoming the largest class of carrier ever to be built. Early in the Pacific War it became renowned for its 'Sunday Punch' of 36 fighter planes, 36 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes. Alongside the lighter Independence class, these carriers formed the formidable Fast Carrier Force in the Pacific. Featuring artwork detailing the interior and exterior features of the ships, this book explores their design, development, and the action they saw in the Pacific, including the climactic battles of Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa. Covers: Origins - Development - Chronology - The Essex class - The Independence class - Operational history.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Bryan, Tony. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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  • Title US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45: WWII Built Ships
  • Author Stille, Mark
  • Illustrator Bryan, Tony
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey Pub Co, University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Date 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Annotated, Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 004823
  • ISBN 9781846030376 / 1846030374
  • Weight 0.37 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.64 x 7.34 x 0.14 in (24.49 x 18.64 x 0.36 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
  • Dewey Decimal Code 623.825

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Commander (retired) Mark O Stille served as a career Naval Intelligence Officer , spending over five years of his naval career assigned to various US Navy carriers. He continues to work in this field in a civilian capacity. He holds an MA from the Naval War College and has had several wargames published. This is his second book for Osprey. He lives in Virginia, USA. The author lives in Virginia, USA.

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"The superlative images in the book are further enhanced by the artwork of Tony Bryan... this is a book that ship fans will just have to have in their libraries and the rest of us will find it an excellent primer on the types." -Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com

"The book does its job well in describing the Essex and Independence class carriers. There are also many photographs and paintings of the carriers while either on a regular cruise or in combat actions. In all, a good book from Osprey to read for those interested in US carriers and their operations." - Andrew Nguyen, ww2db.com (October 2009)

About the author

Commander (retired) Mark O Stille served as a career Naval Intelligence Officer, spending over five years of his naval career assigned to various US Navy carriers. He continues to work in this field in a civilian capacity. He holds an MA from the Naval War College and has had several wargames published. This is his second book for Osprey. He lives in Virginia, USA. The author lives in Virginia, USA.