Escort Carrier 1941-1945

Escort Carrier 1941-1945

$65.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Kenneth Poolman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ian Allan., 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor tears to DJ and some discolouration from sun-fading.

This compelling historical account chronicles the vital role of escort carriers in the Allied victory during World War II. It details the design, deployment, and daring operations of these smaller, versatile warships across various theaters of conflict from 1941 to 1945. The narrative presents a vivid picture of naval strategy and the daily lives of the crews who served aboard these essential vessels. It illustrates their critical contributions to convoy protection, anti-submarine warfare, and air support, often against overwhelming odds. This authoritative work offers a comprehensive look at a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of wartime naval power.

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Description

Author: Kenneth Poolman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ian Allan., 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor tears to DJ and some discolouration from sun-fading.

This compelling historical account chronicles the vital role of escort carriers in the Allied victory during World War II. It details the design, deployment, and daring operations of these smaller, versatile warships across various theaters of conflict from 1941 to 1945. The narrative presents a vivid picture of naval strategy and the daily lives of the crews who served aboard these essential vessels. It illustrates their critical contributions to convoy protection, anti-submarine warfare, and air support, often against overwhelming odds. This authoritative work offers a comprehensive look at a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of wartime naval power.