U.S. Aircraft Carriers 1939-45

Ingo Bauernfeind

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Casemate Publishers
28 August 2021

Maritime history; Second World War; Ship design & naval architecture

Series: Casemate Illustrated Special

A detailed and fully illustrated account of United States aircraft carriers during World War II.

This extensively illustrated volume tells the dramatic yet successful story of US aircraft carriers in World War II by class, ranging from early pre-war designs to escort carriers built from destroyer hulls, to the gigantic fleet carriers serving as the predecessors of modern-day super carriers. Besides covering the famous great carrier battles in the Pacific, this book also tells of the equally important actions of US flat tops hunting and destroying German U-boats in the Atlantic, making an enormous contribution to the elimination of the U-boat dangers and the safe arrival of transatlantic supplies, so desperately needed for the launch of D-Day. Including profiles and explanatory text boxes, the concise text gives a clear overview of each ship's career, its fate and its significance in American naval history. Moreover, the reader learns about the technical evolution of US carriers throughout the war, and the various aircraft launched from these magnificent vessels to engage their Japanese or German foes. This volume provides an overview of preserved World War II flat tops serving as floating museums for future generations as well as a dive to the sunken USS Saratoga at Bikini Atoll.

AUTHOR: Ingo Bauernfeind studied military and naval history, visual communication, and documentary film at Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu. Ingo has completed 30 books about naval, military, and aviation history and has directed or co-produced award-winning documentaries in cooperation with German and American TV network, including films about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific War. In addition, Ingo has been producing interactive museum guides for history and naval museums in Pearl Harbor and in Germany.

200 photographs, diagrams and illustrations

By: Ingo Bauernfeind
Imprint: Casemate Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 198mm,
ISBN: 9781612009346
ISBN 10: 1612009344
Series: Casemate Illustrated Special
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 28 August 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Ingo Bauernfeind studied military and naval history, visual communication, and documentary film at Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu. In Pearl Harbor, he completed various museum projects for the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Missouri Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and the US Navy. Ingo has published 35 books about naval, military, and aviation history and has directed and co-produced award-winning documentaries for German and American TV networks. He has also created interactive guides for museums in Hawaii and in Germany, and works as a lecturer aboard cruise ships.

Reviews for U.S. Aircraft Carriers 1939-45

...one of the thickest volumes in Casemate's Illustrated Special series and makes for a great read and equally welcome reference. Highly recommended to all. -- ModelingMadness.Com