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- ISBN 9781841768908
- Weight: 160g
- Dimensions: 180 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 12 Oct 2005
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The USS Langley, the first American aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922.
Despite being converted into an aircraft tender, it was the first step in a new direction for the US Navy and naval warfare. This book covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry.
It also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings.
Commander (retired) Mark E Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a near-40 year career in the intelligence community, spending over five years of his naval career assigned to various US Navy carriers. He holds an MA from the Naval War College and has had several wargames published. He lives in Virginia, USA.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator with many years’ experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development. He has a keen interest in military hardware – armor, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series. He is based in Dorset, UK.
