Midway-Class Aircraft Carriers 1945–92

Mark Stille (Author), Adam Tooby

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English

Osprey
04 February 2025

History; Maritime history; Military history; Naval forces & warfare; Military & naval ships; Ship design & naval architecture

Series: New Vanguard

The Midway-class were the US Navy's biggest carriers built during World War II. Superbly illustrated, this explains how they became the backbone of the Cold War fleet.

Entering service in September 1945, the Midway-class aircraft carrier was the US Navy’s ultimate World War II-era design, and these would be its frontline carriers as the Cold War dawned. A fine design and one big enough to accept significant modernizations over the decades, the class saw combat in the Vietnam War, and Midway even launched the first carrier airstrikes of the Gulf War in 1990.

In this book, naval expert Mark Stille explains how the Midway class was the US Navy’s attempt to build a much larger and more survivable version of the wartime Essex class; its extensive new protection system included the first armoured flight deck in the US Navy. He highlights how new weapons systems transformed the Midways during the jet age, from angled flight decks and catapults to CIWS, until Midway found her last home as a museum ship in San Diego, the only non-Essex-class American carrier to be preserved.

Illustrated with archive photos and superb original art, including profiles detailing how the ships were rebuilt throughout their careers, this book explores the heart of the US Navy’s carrier fleet during the early Cold War.

By: Mark Stille (Author)
Illustrated by: Adam Tooby
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 331
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 169g
ISBN: 9781472860484
ISBN 10: 1472860489
Series: New Vanguard
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 04 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

(Subject to confirmation) Introduction Origin of the Midway class Midway-class construction Midway-class weapons Midway-class radars Midway-class modernization Operational histories of the Midway Class 1945-1992 Analysis and conclusion Bibliography

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.

Reviews for Midway-Class Aircraft Carriers 1945–92

The book is well illustrated thanks to plenty of archive photos plus the first class artwork that is included. I found it a very interesting read and think that a mix of ship and aircraft enthusiasts/modellers will enjoy this one, also being great value for money. * Military Model Scene * This is a useful examination of these impressive carriers, which are often overlooked * Historyofwar.org *