The new Hornet had a distinguished World War II career that included the invasion of Saipan and the Battle of the Philippine ...

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17), an Essex-class aircraft carrier, fought in battles across the Pacific Theater, including at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. It suffered heavy casualties during the invasion of Okinawa ...

Aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships have a similar appearance, but they perform different distinct missions. Each has a different design and carries varying equipment. Aircraft carriers are ...

Any modern navy, especially one that is going to attempt to project power and be one of the world's most powerful naval forces, will need the capability to deploy aircraft. Many navies, including the ...