ISBN10: 0275985571, ISBN13: 9780275985578, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Westport] Hardcover Hardcover. Since World War II, there have been no engagements between carrier air groups, but flattops have been prominent and essential in every war, skirmish, or terrorist act that could be struck from planes at sea. Carriers have political boundaries. They range at will with planes that can be refueled in the air to strike targets thousands of miles inland. From the improvised wooden platforms of the early 20th century to today's nuclear-powered supercarriers, Hearn explores how combat experience of key individuals drove the development, technology, and tactics of carriers in the world's navies.In the early 20th century, during the days of the dreadnaughts, innovators in Europe and North America began to fly contraptions made from wood, canvas, wire, and a small combustion engine. Naval officers soon wondered whether these rickety bi-planes could be launched from the deck of a surface vessel. Trials began from jury-rigged wooden platforms built upon the decks of colliers. The experiments stimulated enough interest for the navies of the world to begin building better aircraft and better aircraft carriers. The novelty of a ship that could carry its own airstrip anywhere on the world's oceans caught fire in the 1920s and helped induce a new arms race. While the rest of the world viewed carriers as defensive weapons, Japan focused on offensive ...
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Hardback. New. Since World War II, there have been no engagements between carrier air groups, but flattops have been prominent and essential in every war, skirmish, or terrorist act that could be struck from planes at sea. ISBN 0275985571 9780275985578 [GB]

ISBN10: 0275985571, ISBN13: 9780275985578, [publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL] Hardcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Since World War II, there have been no engagements between carrier air groups, but flattops have been prominent and essential in every war, skirmish, or terrorist act that could be struck from planes at sea. Carriers have political boundaries. They range at will with planes that can be refueled in the air to strike targets thousands of miles inland. From the improvised wooden platforms of the early 20th century to today's nuclear-powered supercarriers, Hearn explores how combat experience of key individuals drove the development, technology, and tactics of carriers in the world's navies.In the early 20th century, during the days of the dreadnaughts, innovators in Europe and North America began to fly contraptions made from wood, canvas, wire, and a small combustion engine. Naval officers soon wondered whether these rickety bi-planes could be launched from the deck of a surface vessel. Trials began from jury-rigged wooden platforms built upon the decks of colliers. The experiments stimulated enough interest for the navies of the world to begin building better aircraft and better aircraft carriers. The novelty of a ship that could carry its own airstrip anywhere on the world's oceans caught fire in the 1920s and helped induce a new arms race. While the rest of the world viewed carriers as defensive weapons, ...
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Praeger, Date: 2005. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780275985578 2005. Praeger ISBN 0275985571 9780275985578 [GB]

Praeger 2005 Hard cover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 9780275985578.

Westport, CT Praeger 2005 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 336 p. Praeger Security International.

ISBN10: 0275985571, ISBN13: 9780275985578, [publisher: Praeger] Hardcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780275985578
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2005]

ISBN10: 0275985571, ISBN13: 9780275985578, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA] Hardcover Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
[Reno, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2005]

ISBN10: 0275985571, ISBN13: 9780275985578, [publisher: Praeger] Hardcover 0275985571
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ISBN10: 0275985571, ISBN13: 9780275985578, [publisher: Praeger] Hardcover Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A few small marks or stains to the page edges/pages . Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers . Minor shelf wear
[Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2005]
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