"An illustrated history of the aircraft carrier, from World War I through World War II, the Cold War, and today"-- Provided by publisher.
Note
Includes index.
Contents
Indispensable vessels, 1903-1918 -- Reshaping naval warfare, 1918-1939 -- Flattops at war, 1939-1942 --Carrier warfare refined, 1942-1945 -- The carrier in war and peace, 1945-1982 -- In retribution and relief, 1990 -- present -- Epilogue: Into the future.