The substantial accomplishments of the U.S. Navy?s mini-carriers in such battles as Leyte Gulf; Guadalcanal; the Marianas; and Okinawa never gained the attention given the fast carriers; but there is little question that their vital operations played an important role in the Pacific campaign. These remarkably versatile vessels--called CVEs; baby flattops; and even jeeps--hunted submarines; escorted convoys; provided air support; and performed dozens of other tasks that are vividly described in this book. Based on interviews with the CVE crewmen and on war diaries; ship histories; and other documents; it tells a moving story of escort carrier operations; from the work of the first CVEs to their final assignment transporting GIs home after the war. Seldom-seen photographs add to this fascinating portrait of the little giants.
#1248094 in Books University of Arkansas Press 2000-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.40 x 6.00l; 1.65 #File Name: 1557285934464 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy TinkThis is a great book. It outlines the perspectives of the African American elite.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Aristocrats of Color:By Karen L.Great read! :-) I enjoyed all of the detail in this book. Unfortunately; the perils faced by these Black people; STILL EXIST in AMerica. Not much has changed! :-(1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Important Historical BookBy jepAn incisive historical report of long-denied facts. This book should be required reading for all inner city or majority African American schools.
