The Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

The Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s Essex-class aircraft carriers were the “monsters” of the Pacific, serving as the fleet’s backbone during World War II without a single vessel lost in combat. -Freed from treaty restrictions, these 40,000-ton warships featured superior armor, firepower, and air capacity, allowing them to survive devastating kamikaze attacks like […] The post The Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier Has a Message for the U.S. Navy …