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Flattops at War examines the role of United States aircraft carriers during World War II, concentrating on the significant naval engagements at Coral Sea, Midway, and the Marianas. The book details the strategic importance of aerial and naval operations, the coordination between carrier groups and fleet units, and the impact of these battles on the overall war effort.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Wallace B. Black
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