Midway-Class Carriers: Cold War Powerhouses with WWII Roots The Midway-class aircraft carrier was a workhorse of the United States Navy. First deployed by the Navy in September 1945, these boats ...

Pilot John Leppla, right, was a WWII Navy ace ... When one thinks of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operations in the months leading up to the Battle of Midway, one name that readily comes to mind ...

The USS Saint Paul (CA-73) entered WWII late in the conflict ... in aerial defense and rescue during the Battle of Midway. The Portland class’s primary armament consisted of a series of 8 ...

comprehensive study of the battle of Midway, the most famous carrier battle of World War II. He has covered every aspect of the battle, from the earlier engagements that set the stage for this ...

The most successful American submarine of World War II was the USS Tang. With a total of 33 enemy ships sunk, it received numerous awards such as the Medal of Honor. The Battle of Midway is one of ...