0
In terms of an absolute always, no. In fact, battleships no longer exist in active use as part of any world navy.
Is it sound naval doctrine to escort aircraft carriers? Absolutely. Aircraft carriers are primarily engaged in strike warfare--long-range assaults on enemy formations and land targets. However, they face significant threats from enemy ships, submarines, and cruise missiles.
Destroyers, cruisers, battleships, and other escorts form part of the protective 'shield' around fleet carriers, because with their planes carriers are basically floating targets, lightly armed and easily damaged.
Prior to World War Two, it was assumed by most tacticians that battleships would figure significantly into a decisive "Mahanian" fleet engagement. However, engagements such as the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the sinking of the Bismarck proved that Battleships were becoming obsolete as independent units. The age of the carrier had come.
Battleships, then, were reassigned for Naval Gunfire Support and as carrier escorts, primarily in an antiair role.
Destroyers have always provided a primarily escorting role. The name 'destroyer' is actually a shortened version of Torpedo Boat Destroyer, a ship designed specifically to counter fast, torpedo-armed combatants that attacked larger ships in packs.
Destroyers have become uniquely adapted to hunting enemy submarines (a huge threat to carriers during and since WWII) and, in the modern age, defending against cruise missile/air attack.
The modern Carrier Battle Group acts as both protection for the carrier and its invaluable aircraft and as added firepower in the strike role. Carriers are worth so much, in both literal cost and military importance, that they must be protected.
What else can I help you with?
Why was the convoy system necessary?
It was necessary because then every convoy could be escorted by destroyers to protect them from German U-boats. The destroyers were armed with sonar and depth charges to find and destroy German Subs.
How did the Japanese get their planes to Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese came to attack Pearl Harbor by way of sea, launching aircraft from 6 aircraft carriers, which were part of a large naval armada. The situation was different from the attack 3 days later when Japanese land-based aircraft attacked British ships at sea.
Was the Hiroshima bombing plane escorted or did it fly alone?
Escorted.
How many years were us involved in World War 2?
From 1939 - 1945, six years. The above answer is wrong, The USA entered World War Two on the 8th December 1941 with the formal Declaration of War upon Japan. Prior to that date, American Destroyers had escorted British Convoys, and the AVG 'The Flying Tigers' were the only actual American involvement in WW2.
What were the Group of ships with destroyers to protect against German submarines?
The system was known as the Escorted Convoy System, and was used to great effect by the Allies to counter the early successes of the U-boat fleet. The convoy system, in concert with advances in ASW techniques and long-range bomber support, eventually pushed U-boat losses to over 70% for the Germans.
Convoy system?
A system in which heavy guard of destroyers escorted the merchant ships back and forth across the Atlantic in groups
What was the group of destroyers that escorted merchant ships across the Atlantic in groups?
The group of destroyers that escorted merchant ships across the Atlantic in groups during World War II was known as a "convoy." These convoys were protected by naval escorts, primarily destroyers, to defend against attacks from German U-boats and aircraft. The strategy was crucial in ensuring the safe passage of supplies and troops between North America and Europe. This coordinated effort helped mitigate losses and maintain vital supply lines.
How did the British protect their ships from German submarines?
The British originally used US SUPPLIED destroyers...as the war progressed, the US Navy protected the British (with their help) across the Atlantic; with US Navy DE's (Destroyer Escorts) & CVE's (Escort Carriers also known as Jeep Carriers).When the word or words CVE or Aircraft Carrier(s) are used; that translates into AIRPLANES. Another words airpower was also used to protect the British while crossing the Atlantic Ocean.Ans 2The ALLIED convoys were escorted mainly by Royal Canadian Navy ships and patrolled over by Royal Air Force Coastal Command aircraft from Britain and USAF aircraft operating from Canada and Greenland.Read more: What_were_some_major_submarine_battles_in_world_war_one
How were the supply ships protected from attacks in World War 2?
Most convoys were protected by destroyers, escort destroyers, corvettes and sometimes heavy or light cruisers. Also they were normally escorted by antisubmarine flying boats like the short Sunderland and the PBY Catalina.
Why was the convoy system necessary?
It was necessary because then every convoy could be escorted by destroyers to protect them from German U-boats. The destroyers were armed with sonar and depth charges to find and destroy German Subs.
What is the name of the system in which US destroyers and those of Great Britain escorted merchant vessels carrying troops and supplies to deter the German submarines?
Merchant ships and escorts formed a convoy to improve security on the high seas.
What is a sentence with the word escorted?
The officer escorted me to my cell.They escorted the humanitarian convoy through the crisis zone.
How did the Japanese get their planes to Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese came to attack Pearl Harbor by way of sea, launching aircraft from 6 aircraft carriers, which were part of a large naval armada. The situation was different from the attack 3 days later when Japanese land-based aircraft attacked British ships at sea.
Was the Hiroshima bombing plane escorted or did it fly alone?
Escorted.
How do you put escorted in a sentence?
Mary was escorted by her date to prom.
Which comedian was escorted out of The Masters Tournament by security for?
Security workers at The Masters Tournament escorted comedian, Sam Kinison, from the premises. He was reportedly escorted out for making too much noise.
How are Jewish brides and grooms escorted to the marriage canopy by their parents?
At Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish weddings, the groom is escorted by both fathers and the bride is escorted by both mothers. At other Jewish weddings, the bride and groom are escorted by their parents with the father on the left and the mother on the right.
