{"product_id":"us-navy-aircraft-carriers-1942-45-wwii-built-ships-9781846030376","title":"US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45: Wwii-Built Ships","description":"\u003cp\u003eDominating the seas during World War II, the US aircraft carrier played a crucial role in every major naval combat of the war. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDevelopment of the Essex class began in 1941, and was the largest class of carrier ever built. During the Pacific War it formed the backbone of any fighting force and became renowned for its mighty 'Sunday Punch' - the impressive offensive power of 36 fighter planes, 36 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Independence class was a lighter and faster carrier, built after Pearl Harbor, to bring more ships into action as quickly as possible. Alongside the Essex class their crews saw a dramatic change in tactical deployment as they began to form the fast carrier task forces that were so effective in Pacific operations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing an annotated cutaway and artwork detailing both the interior and exterior features of the ships, this book explores the design, development, and deployment of both the Essex and Independence class of light carriers. This sequel to US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45: Prewar classes (New Vanguard 114), provides a detailed exploration of the carriers that were at the forefront of many actions in World War II, including the climatic battles of Phillipine Sea and Leyte Gulf in 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Osprey Publishing (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781846030376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.64h x 7.34w x 0.14d","brand":"Mark Stille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43291229946037,"sku":"9781846030376","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4bf3c123-8694-4cd3-9017-ddad3e664f31.jpg?v=1700542780","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/us-navy-aircraft-carriers-1942-45-wwii-built-ships-9781846030376","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}