U.S. Aircraft Carriers in action Part 1

Stern, R: Squadron/Signal Publications USA 1991, softcover 50 pages, with many photos, drawings and information. Robert C. Stern traces the development and service history of the eight pre‑Second World War American aircraft carriers, from the experimental USS Langley to the Yorktown‑class ships that fought in the early Pacific War, illustrated with numerous black‑and‑white photos and drawings. The book combines concise technical descriptions with operational narratives to show how these early flattops shaped U.S. naval aviation doctrine and carrier warfare on the eve of and during the first years of World War II. ISBN 9780897472654 / 0897472659 In very good condition