Admiral John S. McCain and the triumph of naval air power:

"Admiral John S. McCain and the Triumph of Naval Air Power covers the life and professional career of Adm. John S. McCain Sr. (1884-1945). McCain was among the select few officers who reached the heights of carrier task force command during World War II in the Pacific. Spanning most of the firs...

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Main Author: Trimble, William F. 1947- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Annapolis, MD Naval Institute Press [2019]
Series:Studies in naval history and sea power
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Summary:"Admiral John S. McCain and the Triumph of Naval Air Power covers the life and professional career of Adm. John S. McCain Sr. (1884-1945). McCain was among the select few officers who reached the heights of carrier task force command during World War II in the Pacific. Spanning most of the first half of the twentieth century, McCain's life and career highlight the integration of aviation into the Navy, emphasizing the evolution of the aircraft carrier from a tactical element of the fleet stressing sea control to a strategic force capable of long-range power projection."...Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xv, 370 Seiten, 24 ungezählte Seiten Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9781682473702

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