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ESSEX-CLASS CARRIERS (WARSHIP DESIGN HISTORIES)

by Alan Raven

Published by Naval Institute Press. 1st. 1988

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Of all the vessels that helped win the war in the Pacific, U.S. warship the Essex-class aircraft carriers made some of the most significant contributions. In postwar years, these carriers underwent a continual series of modernizations that allowed them to effectively participate in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations, some folding. 191 pages.

Old price-label to front flap of dustwrapper else a lovely copy!

ISBN: 0870210211
Stock no. 1830009

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Contents

  • Introduction:
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Wartime Modifications
  • The Postwar Years
  • Particulars
  • Wartime Photographs
  • Wartime Drawings:
  • A. General Arrangement Plans
  • B. Rig Configurations
  • C. General Fittings and Equipment
  • D. Antennas
  • E. Weapons and Associated Equipment
  • F. Fire-Control Equipment
  • G. Camouflage, 1944
  • H. Combat Damage
  • Postwar Photographs
  • Postwar Drawings:
  • A. General Arrangement Plans
  • B. General Fittings and Equipment
  • C. Antennas
  • D. Miscellaneous
  • Characteristics
  • List of Ships

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