The Evolution of Aircraft Carriers - Macdonald, Scott
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In 1910, the great battleship with huge guns was the ultimate expression of naval power. Yet, already one rival had appeared with the emergence of submarines whose torpedoes could sink the largest of battleships. Soon, an even deadlier rival appeared. At first, the new flying machines didn't seem to be much of a threat as they were in their infancy. Naval opinion varied from outright dismissal of them to 'wait and see'. Yet there were pioneers who understood that they would be essential to naval dominance. Within 50 yrs., their efforts had made the aircraft carrier into the new Queen of the…mehr

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In 1910, the great battleship with huge guns was the ultimate expression of naval power. Yet, already one rival had appeared with the emergence of submarines whose torpedoes could sink the largest of battleships. Soon, an even deadlier rival appeared. At first, the new flying machines didn't seem to be much of a threat as they were in their infancy. Naval opinion varied from outright dismissal of them to 'wait and see'. Yet there were pioneers who understood that they would be essential to naval dominance. Within 50 yrs., their efforts had made the aircraft carrier into the new Queen of the seas. The Evolution of Aircraft Carriers is a compilation of official U.S. Navy documents, essays and photographs that takes the reader on a journey from Eugene Ely's first flight from the USS Birmingham to the building of the first carrier from the keel up and continues on for over 50 years of world naval aircraft carrier and aviation history; ending just after completion of the USS Enterprise CVN-65.
Autorenporträt
Scott MacDonald was a successful corporate executive and was CEO or President of several real estate or property companies before retiring. He was born near Chicago, Illinois and grew up in a family headed by his single mother and with limited funds. During his long career, he worked with investors on assignments throughout the world. He is a philanthropist, setting up scholarships at several universities for need-eligible students under the MacDonald Scholars program. He has written four books previously and had several articles and essays published. His wife, Pat Kurtz, is a long time school teacher, administrator and principal. Scott has four grandchildren and has been around dogs most of his life. A previous book, Think like a Dog, How Dogs Teach us to be Happy in Life and Successful at Work, was published by Indiana University Press. His current dog, Charlie, is a Cavalier King Charles and is the subject of this children's book. Scott MacDonald's website with more information is Authorscottmacdonald.com.