As part of the war effort, the United States Navy grew so large that it stopped a once dominant Japanese Navy almost entirely in its tracks. This opened the door for plans to end the war quickly ...
The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio ...
The Essex-class was an iconic group of aircraft carriers vital to the United States Navy during WWII. The primary anti-aircraft weaponry consisted of 12 5-inch/.38 caliber twin guns placed ...
Step inside this floating museum of history. It's hard to imagine now in our globalized world, but many of the young American soldiers who headed onto massive ships like the USS Intrepid during World ...
Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.