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Andrew FaltumUnited States - Military - World War II Genealogy Books |
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Andrew Faltum has the following 2 genealogy books:
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THE ESSEX AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
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| The introduction of the 24-ship Essex-class aircraft carrier in 1943 marked the beginning of a new era in American sea power based on carrier task forces. Historian Andrew Faltum traces the evolution of the Essex-class carriers and naval aviation in general from after the first World War. Writing on the Essexes has been surprisingly limited, given their significance in naval history. Mr. Faltum expands knowledge of these carriers into a comprehensive history. He looks at the class in general and also at specific ships. The book deals with life aboard these marvelous carriers throughout the fifty-year operational history of the class. It also addresses their construction and design. - United States - Military - World War II |
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THE INDEPENDENCE LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
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| The Independence-class carriers, built during World War II, have been ignored in many ways. Yet this nine-ship class contributed significantly to victory in the Pacific. As a wartime expedient, they were badly needed complements to the regular Essex fast carriers described in Faltums previous book. The Navy converted light cruiser hulls already under construction into fast, light aircraft carriers, which, for their size were well-armed and efficient ships beloved by crews. The Independence carriers served in the U.S. Navy through the Korean War and some later served in the French and Spanish navies; the Cabot (Dedalo) was decommissioned in 1989. - United States - General Reference - |
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