Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers: The Best U.S. Navy Carriers Ever? Maybe.
Summary: The Essex-class aircraft carriers, pivotal in the U.S. Navy's strategy during and after World War II, represent a monumental leap in naval warfare. Constructed rapidly between 1943 and 1950, these twenty-four carriers were the most produced capital ships of the 20th century. Freed from the Washington Naval Treaty's restrictions, the Navy designed the Essex-class to surpass the capabilities of earlier carriers, resulting in ships that were not only larger but also more heavily armored and better equipped. Читать дальше...