Kings and Generals on MSN

USS Hornet: The Most Resilient Carrier of WWII

The USS Hornet earned its place in history as one of World War II’s most storied aircraft carriers. We recount its daring role in launching the Doolittle Raid, the fierce battles it fought in the ...
National Security Journal on MSN

USS United States: The Aircraft Carrier Designed to Launch Bombers

Key Points and Summary – The USS United States (CVA-58) was conceived as an 82,000-ton, island-less supercarrier to launch ...