US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45/Авианосцы ВМС США 1922-45

Издание на английском языке
The book examines the origins, design, development, armament, aircraft, and operational history of US Navy aircraft carriers built before World War II. It covers the Langley, Lexington, Saratoga, Ranger, Yorktown, Enterprise, Hornet, and Wasp, tracing their evolution and combat service through photographs, technical details, and illustrations.

Contents
Origins
Early US Navy carrier doctrine
The prewar US Navy carrier air group
Development
Prewar naval aircraft
Weapons
Radar
USS Langley (CV-1)
Design and construction
Armament
Service modifications
Operational history
Assessment
The Lexington class (Lexington (CV-2) And Saratoga (CV-3))
Design and construction
Armament
Sendee modifications
Operational histories
Assessment
USS Ranger (CV-4)
Design and construction
Armament
Sendee modifications
Operational history
Assessment
The Yorktown class (Yorktown (CV-5), Enterprise, (CV-6) And Hornet (CV-8))
Design and construction
Armament
Sendee modifications
Operational histories
Assessment
The Wasp (CV-7)
Design and construction
Armament
Sendee modifications
Operational history
Assessment
Bibliography
Color plate commentary
Index