The Fast Carriers

Clark G. Reynolds's *The Fast Carriers* offers the definitive account of the U.S. Navy's pivotal World War II transformation from a battleship-centric to a carrier-dominated fleet. Drawing on official records, interviews, and private diaries, Reynolds provides an unparalleled insider's perspective on the heated debates between "air admirals" (such as Mitscher, Towers, and Radford) and "battleship admirals" over naval strategy. Critically acclaimed for its frank judgment and clear analysis of personalities and events, this enduring study remains essential for understanding the genesis of modern naval power. Features over 90 photographs, a dramatis personae, and extensive appendices.

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