"Essex-type aircraft carriers" - a book that tells in detail about the legendary aircraft carriers of the American fleet of the Second World War - ships that changed the course of history. The authors of the book examine the technical characteristics of these ships, their participation in hostilities, as well as their contribution to the victory of the combined forces of the Alliance. The book tells about the lives of the crews, as well as how the Essex-class aircraft carriers influenced the development of the modern navy. Remember that the history of these ships is not only technical data, but also true stories of courage, bravery and devotion.