audiobook Development Arrested: The Blues and Plantation Power in the Mississippi Delta by Clyde Woods in History

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The Imperial Japanese Navy was a pioneer in naval aviation; having commissioned the world's first carrier; which was used against the US fleet at Pearl Harbor. The Americans followed suit; initiating huge aircraft carrier development programs. As the Pacific war escalated into the largest naval conflict in history; the role of the carrier became the linchpin of American and Japanese naval strategy as these rival vessels found themselves locked in a struggle for dominance of this critical theater of war. This book provides an analysis of the variety of weaponry available to the rival carriers; including the powerful shipborne guns and embarked aircraft. Study the design and development of these revolutionary ships; discover the pioneering tactics that were used to ensure victory and "live" the experiences of the rival airmen and gun crews as they battled for victory in a duel of skill; tenacity and guts.