Ships - Military Vessels, General & Miscellaneous Naval History
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Overview
Even for nonmilitary buffs, the power and massive lines of aircraft carriers inspire awe. Now readers can get a close-up look at these behemoths in this lavishly illustrated volume. It tells the story of the development of these immense vessels, describes their technological and military history, and profiles the carriers-and the planes that fly from them-that roam the oceans today. With more than 150 black-and-white and color pictures, including images of early prototypes, this is an invaluable reference.An introduction to the ships known as "floating airports," from their inception in the early twentieth century, through their development during World War II, to the various classes of carriers in use today.
Book Details
Published
June 17, 2026
Publisher
MetroBooks
Pages
144
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781567997224