Title: Admiral John S. McCain and the Triumph of Naval Air Power
Description: "Admiral John S. McCain and the Triumph of Naval Air Power covers the life and professional career of Adm. John S. McCain Sr. (1884-1945). McCain was among the select few officers who reached the heights of carrier task force command during World War II in the Pacific. Spanning most of the first half of the twentieth century, McCain's life and career highlight the integration of aviation into the Navy, emphasizing the evolution of the aircraft carrier from a tactical element of the fleet stressing sea control to a strategic force capable of long-range power projection."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Mccain, john, 1936-2018, World war, 1939-1945, biography, Biography, Officers, Aviation, History, Admirals, Aircraft carriers, World War, 1939-1945, American Naval operations, Armed Forces, Naval Military operations, American, United States. Navy, United States, World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924, World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924 (uri) http://id.worldcat.org/fast/fst01180924