Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers 1945–91
$35.22
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
10 January 2023
Summary
A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navy’s finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction.
The Essex class was the USN’s 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 duri…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472845818 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472845811 |
| Author: | Mark Stille, Adam Tooby |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 10 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 166g |
| Dimensions: | 244mm x 180mm x 8mm |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
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About The Author
Mark Stille
Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.
Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital artist and illustrator, based in Cheshire, UK.
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