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The greatest warship in US history (other than the old wooden sailing ship the USS Constitution) was the aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise. The Enterprise fought in nearly every battle in the pacific during WW2, and was the US Navy's most decorated warship. The Enterprise was one of 3 "Yorktown" class carriers: the USS Hornet and the USS Yorktown. Hornet was sunk at the battle of Santa Cruz Islands, and York was lost at Midway; only the Enterprise survived the war. Against much resistence, she was "Scrapped" in 1959. The Enterprise had been saved as a war memorial just after WW2, Admiral Halsey participated in saving her. But she was activated for the Korean War, and when that war ended, she again was placed out of commission. This time, she could not be saved from the "Re-cyclers." Other than the mighty Enterprise; more than 20 Essex class (CV-fleet carriers) aircraft carriers and about 8 light carriers (CVL), and dozens of escort carriers (CVE) survived WW2. Only one light carrier was sunk in the war, USS Princeton.
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What are the only 3 Aircraft Carriers commissioned before world war 2 but survived world war 2?
entrpise, halse, and dunareess. no im just kidding i dont know try wickipeida
What was the battle of the coral sea World War 2?
World's first clash of aircraft carriers.
How did fighter aircraft get to the Pacific in World War 2?
Some flew some by ship as cargo or on aircraft carriers
What are facts about aircraft carriers?
The only war in history fought between aircraft carriers was WWII.
Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
Even if you exclude the smaller aircraft carriers in World War 2, there were still many more than 5 or 6. The US Navy commissioned 23 aircraft carriers of the Essex class during the war, not to mention others in US service, and those used by the British and Japanese navies.
What three pre WW2 aircraft carriers survived World War 2?
The carriers Ranger , Enterprise and Saratoga .
What was the most important weapons of World War 2?
Aircraft carriers (aircraft).
What are the only 3 Aircraft Carriers commissioned before world war 2 but survived world war 2?
entrpise, halse, and dunareess. no im just kidding i dont know try wickipeida
What were the post world war 2 aircraft carriers?
USS Midway class.
What was the battle of the coral sea World War 2?
World's first clash of aircraft carriers.
How did fighter aircraft get to the Pacific in World War 2?
Some flew some by ship as cargo or on aircraft carriers
What are facts about aircraft carriers?
The only war in history fought between aircraft carriers was WWII.
Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
Even if you exclude the smaller aircraft carriers in World War 2, there were still many more than 5 or 6. The US Navy commissioned 23 aircraft carriers of the Essex class during the war, not to mention others in US service, and those used by the British and Japanese navies.
How did aircraft carrier make world war 2 destructive?
The aircraft carrier was a major support in world war 2. Take the battle of Midway for example, almost the WHOLE battle was the carriers launching their aircraft at one another. also, Aircraft carriers made the bombing of japan possible in the middle of the war. (Doolittle raid). They were pretty much the key to winning the war.
Did russia have an aircraft carrier in world war 2?
No. The first aircraft carriers they constructed were laid down in 1965. They were late in getting into carrier production, and still have none of the US class carriers.
How were World War Aircraft Carriers used?
they provided aircover in remote areas of the Pacific where no land base aircraft could be based and provide such cover..............
Why is there so few aircraft carriers?
The cost of upgrading older ships to bring them up to modern standard is estimated at about $200 million and one year in the shipyard. The cost and return was deemed inefficent in view of the current poitical climate.
