| ID | 133397 |
| Title Proper | Replacing battleships with aircraft carriers in the Pacific in World War II |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hone, Thomas C |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article discusses changes in U.S. Navy tactics and operations in the Pacific theater of World War II, which were characterized by the increased use of aircraft carriers. The author discusses the implementation of naval aviation programs in the organization prior to the onset of World War II, and argues that carriers were not used as outright replacements for battleships. |
| `In' analytical Note | Naval War College Review Vol.66, No.1; Win.2013: p.56-76 |
| Journal Source | Naval War College Review Vol.66, No.1; Win.2013: p.56-76 |
| Key Words | World Power ; Great Power ; Pacific Theater ; World War - Ii ; Aircraft Carriers ; Naval Aviation Programme ; Naval Battleships ; Warfare History ; International Alliance ; International Organization - IO ; Warfare Strategy ; United States - US ; US Navy - USN |