Aircraft CarriersTraces the history of aircraft carriers since 1914, chronicling the role played by these ships in World War II and in modern defense systems. |
Contents
Wings for the Fleet | 6 |
Triumph at Taranto | 12 |
The Carrier Comes of Age | 23 |
Copyright | |
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