Key Points and Summary - America’s Essex-class aircraft carriers were the backbone of U.S. naval power in World War II’s Pacific War and stayed relevant for decades. -Larger decks, stronger armor, ...

Summary and What You Need to Know: USS Essex (CV-9), the lead ship of the Essex-class aircraft carriers, had a storied career that significantly impacted U.S. naval history. Laid down... Summary: The ...

Aircraft carriers have been central to the U.S. Navy, and over the years they have only increased in importance since their introduction in World War 2 The Yorktown, Essex, and Midway classes would ...