Doyle, David
USS Hornet (CV-8): From the Doolittle Raid and Midway to Santa Cruz
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764358623
- author:
- Doyle, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 22.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The USS Hornet (CV-8) is a pivotal ship in American naval history, best known for launching the 16 US Army B-25 Mitchell bombers that carried out the first US strike on Japan in May 1942. This book tells the story of the USS Hornet's construction, wartime activities, and ultimate sinking during the Battle of Santa Cruz in October 1942, through carefully researched photos that have never been published before. The USS Hornet was the third and last Yorktown-class aircraft carrier completed, serving the US Navy for just over a year. The book explores its brief yet heroic life, including its role in the Battle of Midway, through detailed captions and remarkable clarity. The result is a vivid and informative account of the USS Hornet's history, putting the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout its short history. A Legends of Warfare series book, this publication showcases the USS Hornet's significance in World War II, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or the US military during this period.
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