Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 29Americana Corporation, 1965 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... ships making tactical movements together in a task group that included four carriers . The Japanese operated in looser formations , and carriers with their attached ships conducted flight operations independently . The primary striking ...
... ships making tactical movements together in a task group that included four carriers . The Japanese operated in looser formations , and carriers with their attached ships conducted flight operations independently . The primary striking ...
Page 502
... ships also were built , mainly for the transport and support of landing craft , such as the LSD ( landing ship , dock ) and the LSV ( landing ship , vehicle ) , an amphibian carrier . The assault transport or cargo ship carried as many ...
... ships also were built , mainly for the transport and support of landing craft , such as the LSD ( landing ship , dock ) and the LSV ( landing ship , vehicle ) , an amphibian carrier . The assault transport or cargo ship carried as many ...
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... ships at Pearl Harbor were transferred to Majuro to form Service Squadron 10. This force was a medley of floating equipment , including repair ships , float- ing dry docks , tenders , provision ships , ammuni- tion ships , hospital ships ...
... ships at Pearl Harbor were transferred to Majuro to form Service Squadron 10. This force was a medley of floating equipment , including repair ships , float- ing dry docks , tenders , provision ships , ammuni- tion ships , hospital ships ...
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