Escort Carrier of the Second World War

Combustible, Vulnerable and Expendable!

Nonfiction, History, Military, Naval
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Author: Wragg, David ISBN: 9781783409327
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: September 19, 2005
Imprint: Pen and Sword Maritime Language: English
Author: Wragg, David
ISBN: 9781783409327
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: September 19, 2005
Imprint: Pen and Sword Maritime
Language: English

To the US Navy they were CVEs! To the Royal Navy auxiliary carriers! To crews of endangered merchantmen in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans they were heaven-sent protection! To their crews they were Combustible, Vulnerable, Expendable!The need for air cover against enemy aircraft and submarines brought unprecedented demand for carriers. Over 100 vessels were converted on specially built for convoy duty. This is their story, warts and all.

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To the US Navy they were CVEs! To the Royal Navy auxiliary carriers! To crews of endangered merchantmen in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans they were heaven-sent protection! To their crews they were Combustible, Vulnerable, Expendable!The need for air cover against enemy aircraft and submarines brought unprecedented demand for carriers. Over 100 vessels were converted on specially built for convoy duty. This is their story, warts and all.

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