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Essex Class Carriers of the Second World War
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Description for Essex Class Carriers of the Second World War
Paperback. Series: Shipcraft. Num Pages: 64 pages, 130 b/w & colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JWMV2; WDH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 181 x 6. Weight in Grams: 362.
The latest volume covers the hugely important American carrier of the Second World War. Built in larger numbers than any fleet carrier before or since, the Essex class can claim to be the US Navy's most significant weapon in the defeat of Japan. Carrying up to 100 aircraft and capable of absorbing enormous punishment (not one was sunk), they spearheaded the Fast Carrier Task Forces for most of the Pacific War.The heavily illustrated work contains everything a modeller needs to know about this prolific class.
The latest volume covers the hugely important American carrier of the Second World War. Built in larger numbers than any fleet carrier before or since, the Essex class can claim to be the US Navy's most significant weapon in the defeat of Japan. Carrying up to 100 aircraft and capable of absorbing enormous punishment (not one was sunk), they spearheaded the Fast Carrier Task Forces for most of the Pacific War.The heavily illustrated work contains everything a modeller needs to know about this prolific class.
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Shipcraft
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848320185
SKU
V9781848320185
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
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