While not as famous as their larger and faster sister ships such as the Essex- and Yorktown-class carriers, escort carriers made an enormous contribution towards Allied victory both in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. Rather than relying on size or speed, it was their sheer numbers that made them so effective. Indeed, the Casablanca-class escort carrier was the most-produced aircraft carrier in history. In partnership with the Royal Navy, they...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1472818105
ISBN13:9781472818102
Release Date:October 2017
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 7.2" x 9.7"
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