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The Fast Carriers: The Forging of an Air Navy

by Clark G. Reynolds · 2008

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This classic study offers a complete record of the heated debates over the concept of the fast carrier and the U.S. Navy's metamorphosis from battleship-oriented to a carrier-centered fleet.

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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
military historymilitary historyMore like thisLess of this
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World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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Audience
adult
Length
long · 503 pages

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