Doyle, David
USS Yorktown: From Design and Construction to the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764352881
- author:
- Doyle, David
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 23.37 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, United States
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The USS Yorktown (CV-5) is the US Navy's first purpose-built aircraft carrier. Constructed for wartime, she quickly adapted to the challenges of the Pacific Theater, having been dispatched to the region immediately after Pearl Harbor. Her crew played a crucial role in the turning point of World War II in the Pacific, with her flyers instrumental in countering Japanese aggression at Coral Sea and Midway. This book explores the construction and wartime activities of the USS Yorktown, using carefully researched photos that have never been published before. The photos are reproduced in remarkable clarity, with large sizes and informative captions that put the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout its history. By examining the USS Yorktown's design, construction, and operations, this volume provides a detailed and informative look at a pivotal moment in US naval history.
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