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# Detailed USS Yorktown design & build 100+ rare archival photos In-depth WWII Coral Sea & Midway battles USS Yorktown (CV-5): From Design and Construction to the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway (Legends of Warfare: Naval, 1)

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## Summary

> ⚓ Own a piece of naval legend — see history through Yorktown’s lens!

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- **What is this?** USS Yorktown (CV-5): From Design and Construction to the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway (Legends of Warfare: Naval, 1)
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## Key Features

- • **Trusted & Acclaimed:** Highly rated with 4.8 stars and praised for factual depth and unique imagery.
- • **Visual Time Capsule:** Over 100 rare, high-quality archival photos bring USS Yorktown’s story to vivid life.
- • **Blueprints to Battle:** Comprehensive coverage from design and construction to pivotal WWII naval engagements.
- • **Iconic Naval Warfare:** Expertly chronicles Yorktown’s decisive role in Coral Sea and Midway, reshaping Pacific history.
- • **Collector’s Quality:** Printed on premium stock with detailed captions, perfect for military history aficionados.

## Overview

This authoritative volume traces the USS Yorktown (CV-5) from its innovative design and construction through its critical WWII battles at Coral Sea and Midway. Featuring over 100 rare and previously unpublished archival photographs, the book offers a richly detailed visual and factual narrative of one of the Pacific War’s most pivotal aircraft carriers. Printed on premium quality stock and highly rated by military history enthusiasts, it’s an essential collectible for anyone passionate about naval warfare history.

## Description

USS Yorktown (CV-5): From Design and Construction to the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway (Legends of Warfare: Naval, 1) [Doyle, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. USS Yorktown (CV-5): From Design and Construction to the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway (Legends of Warfare: Naval, 1)

Review: I awaited David Doyle's volume on USS Yorktown (CV-5)... - ...with great anticipation inasmuch as I consider her the pivotal fighting ship in the Pacific during the first half of 1942. Doyle's book does not disappoint. We have a very reasonably priced hardcover monograph detailing the construction and service of what Robert Cressman called That Gallant Ship, incidentally the title of another highly recommended volume which comprehensively describes Yorktown's career. Doyle concentrates most of his effort on photography and while this reviewer has seen most--if not all--of these pictures at some point in time the pictures here are clear and well chosen. They begin with the birth of the Yorktown on the slipway and end with her death at the conclusion of the battle of Midway. Included within this volume is a very brief summary of her design and wartime career--namely the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway--which saw the Japanese carrier force cut down to size, in large measure due to the contributions of Yorktown and her air groups. There is found one minor error in the text, on page 66, concerning Lieutenant J. J. Powers but it is of little consequence to those familiar with events. My understanding is that this will be corrected in subsequent printings. Each picture is accompanied by extensive captions which adequately describe and detail the subject of each shot. All in all this volume stands well alongside its peers and brings to life through pictures a great fighting ship which was pivotal to the war effort in 1942. It is printed on quality stock which highlights equally high quality pictures chosen for the task. At the reasonable price this volume retails for, it's difficult to see how the reader can find better value than what is offered here. Highly recommended.
Review: Full of Facts and Rare Photos - Very fact-filled book with many rare pictures. Details construction, launch, fitting out and service history. Also tracks modifications and changes made during service with the US Navy. This book has tons of details and data. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in the naval conflict in World War II.

## Features

- Concise history of the design development and deployment of aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5)|Chronicles the operations of the Yorktown in WWII until her loss at Midway|Illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections including previously unpublished images

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,207,188 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #810 in Military History Pictorials #1,716 in Naval Military History #7,137 in World War II History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 103 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I awaited David Doyle's volume on USS Yorktown (CV-5)...
*by R***E on September 12, 2017*

...with great anticipation inasmuch as I consider her the pivotal fighting ship in the Pacific during the first half of 1942. Doyle's book does not disappoint. We have a very reasonably priced hardcover monograph detailing the construction and service of what Robert Cressman called That Gallant Ship, incidentally the title of another highly recommended volume which comprehensively describes Yorktown's career. Doyle concentrates most of his effort on photography and while this reviewer has seen most--if not all--of these pictures at some point in time the pictures here are clear and well chosen. They begin with the birth of the Yorktown on the slipway and end with her death at the conclusion of the battle of Midway. Included within this volume is a very brief summary of her design and wartime career--namely the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway--which saw the Japanese carrier force cut down to size, in large measure due to the contributions of Yorktown and her air groups. There is found one minor error in the text, on page 66, concerning Lieutenant J. J. Powers but it is of little consequence to those familiar with events. My understanding is that this will be corrected in subsequent printings. Each picture is accompanied by extensive captions which adequately describe and detail the subject of each shot. All in all this volume stands well alongside its peers and brings to life through pictures a great fighting ship which was pivotal to the war effort in 1942. It is printed on quality stock which highlights equally high quality pictures chosen for the task. At the reasonable price this volume retails for, it's difficult to see how the reader can find better value than what is offered here. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of Facts and Rare Photos
*by B***M on April 6, 2018*

Very fact-filled book with many rare pictures. Details construction, launch, fitting out and service history. Also tracks modifications and changes made during service with the US Navy. This book has tons of details and data. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in the naval conflict in World War II.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must for naval history enthusiasts
*by S***N on August 21, 2017*

Fantastic story of a WWII icon from keel laying to sinking at the Battle of Midway. Essentially a photo story with great photos detailing construction, in port and underway during her short lifetime. Includes photos taken on board during her last hours and after abandonment as well as tragic photos of Hammann being torpedoed and broken in half while alongside.

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