(航空母舰)AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

作者简介

A comprehensive guide to the modern nuclear-powered aircraft carriers deployed worldwide in support of U.S. interests and commitments, this book includes the history of the aircraft carrier-from its development during World War I to its important role in the Pacific Theater during World War II to today's status as first line of American defense.

书籍目录

Part 1: A Guided Tour　1 Welcome to an Aircraft Carrier　2 Powering a Carrier　3 Teaming Up with the MarinesPart 2: The Parts That fly　4 The Planes, Boss, the Planes　5 Carrier Aircraft of Today　6 The Hall of Fame of Carrier PlanesPart 3:   A Day in the Life of an Aircraft Carrier　7 Living on a Carrier　8 Meet Our Three Heroes　9 Rockin' Around the Clock　10 The FuturePart 4:   Early History of Aircraft Carriers  11 Up, Up, and Away　12 Langley Landings　13 The Next Wave of Carriers　14 The Pre-War Years　15 World War II: Part One　16 World War II: Part TwoPart 5: The Modem Era　17 The Transformation to Jet Propulsion　18 The Korean War　19 The Viemam War　20 Other Wars　21 Return to the Gulf　……AppendixesIndex

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