The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Franklin in World War II
by
Joseph A. Springer
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2011
Known throughout the fleet as “Big Ben,” the USS Franklin was christened for the legacy of the four prior U.S. Navy ships named after Benjamin Franklin. The Franklin was one of twenty-four Essex-class fast carriers built during World War II, forming the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s...