How Carriers Fought is a comprehensive examination of the evolution and strategies of aircraft carriers during World War II. Authored by Lars Celander and published by Casemate, this paperback book offers an in-depth analysis of carrier operations that have shaped naval warfare. Measuring 152 x 229 mm with 296 pages, this brand new condition book delves into the significant historical context, beginning with the launch of the first purpose-built aircraft carrier by Japan in November 1921, followed by the British Hermes the next year. The narrative specifically emphasizes the U.S. Navy's strategies against the Imperial Japanese Fleet in the Pacific Theater. It highlights the technological advancements and operational techniques that transformed the role of aircraft carriers in naval conflicts. Readers will engage with detailed descriptions of pivotal battles, including Coral Sea, Midway, and Leyte Gulf, revealing the tactical developments and challenges faced by naval aviators. The book also explores the personal experiences of pilots who relied on various technologies for navigation and communication, and how they coped with the extreme pressures of warfare. In addition to the tactical discussions, the book offers a unique perspective on the human aspects of combat, shedding light on the life of pilots and the risks they encountered. Order How Carriers Fought today and dive into the fascinating world of naval aviation history, where every detail counts in understanding how these floating command centers fought for supremacy on the seas. The book is available for delivery under standard shipping options.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm
Pages: 296
Bind: paperback
Author: Lars Celander Publisher: Casemate
Publication Date: 30-06-2020

In November 1921 the first purpose-built aircraft carrier was launched by the Japanese, followed a year later by the launch of the British Hermes. The conversion of battlecruisers into aircraft carriers after World War I required the consideration of issues including handling aircraft on the flight deck and the techniques of attacking enemy ships, and the evolution of carrier operations was ongoing when World War II broke out. With a focus on the conflict in the Pacific between the U.S. Navy and the imperial Japanese fleet, this title examines how aircraft carriers fought during World War II by first considering all the tools and building blocks of carrier operations, and then discussing the various battles that involved aircraft carriers to explore how carrier operations evolved during war. Every aspect of carrier operations is covered; from the technology used on the carriers and in aircraft including for navigation and communication, to what life was really like in the cockpit for the pilots. A world of tactical dehydration, amphetamine pills, and illegal smoking is explored, as well as the measures pilots implemented to reduce their risk of death in the event of being hit. The major carrier battles of the war are considered, from Coral Sea to Leyte Gulf, with a focus on how the tools of carrier operations were employed. At the battle of Midway the debate of concentration vs. dispersion became relevant, as the Japanese decided to divide their forces while the Americans conce