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The Navy’s Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers Summed Up in 1 Word

America’s Essex-class aircraft carriers were the backbone of U.S. naval power in World War II’s Pacific War and stayed ...
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USS Essex: The Aircraft Carrier That Helped Make the U.S. Navy a Superpower

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 in April 1941 ...
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The Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers Have An Embarrasing Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary - America Built 24 Essex-class Aircraft Carriers Fast. It Can’t Do Anything Like That Now -The Essex-class aircraft carriers turned the U.S. Navy into a true superpower. -Built ...
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U.S. Navy Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier USS Bennington Was a World War II Warrior

Summary: The USS Bennington, part of the U.S. Navy’s Essex-class aircraft carriers, played a pivotal role during World War II and beyond. With a displacement of 34,000 tons and capable of speeds up to ...