USS Yorktown (CV-5) was the US Navy’s first battle-worthy; purpose-built aircraft carrier. Her crew; already accustomed to wartime conditions by maintaining Neutrality Patrols during 1941 in the Atlantic; quickly adapted to the Pacific Theater; having been dispatched there immediately after Pearl Harbor. First at Coral Sea; then at Midway; Yorktown’s flyers blunted the sword of Japanese aggression. The men flying from her decks were instrumental in turning the tide of WWII in the Pacific. This volume explores Yorktown’s construction; prewar and wartime activities through carefully researched photos; many of which have never before been published; which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. This clarity; and the large size of many of the photos; coupled with descriptive and informative captions; puts the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout her history.
#1038571 in Books 2013-01-28Original language:English 9.00 x .83 x 6.00l; 1.68 #File Name: 0764342487192 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Added to Reference LibraryBy Roobert Andersonessential reference if interested in Confederate imported arms and accouterments.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good informationBy Alison WorrallWell researched3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Very informative; well-researched.By SteveA LOT of research went into this work; and it shows on every page. Numbers of imported goods; where they came from; where they went; details on construction; excellent photos; are all in this book.A great resource for reenactors; in particular; interested in knowing which items were issued to which units and when.
