Big E, USS Enterprise was the second in the Yorktown Class Aircraft Carrier. Construction commenced in 1934 and officially launched in 1936. She entered service in 1938.USS Enterprise narrowly escaped the December 7, 1941 Japanese unannounced attack ofPear
Big E, USS Enterprise was the second in the Yorktown Class Aircraft Carrier. Construction commenced in 1934 and officially launched in 1936. She entered service in 1938.
USS Enterprise narrowly escaped the December 7, 1941 Japanese unannounced attack ofPearl Harbordue to stormy weather. Without any further delay, USS Enterprise was immediately tasked with combat duty against the Japanese.The Big E provided cover for the Doolittle Raid on main landJapanand took part in the Battle of Midway, Battle of Philippines, Leyte Gulf and provided air support duringGuadalcanal campaign, Gilbert Islands,Marshall Islands,Palau,Iwo Jimaand Ryukyu. For a long period of time, the Big E took onJapanuntil more aircraft carriers entered service.
After WWII, the Big E took part in Operation Magic Carpet and brought backU.S.troops back toUSAand was decommissioned in 1947. Sadly, USS Enterprise was dismantled in 1958 yet the legend of Enterpriseverses.Japanlives on.
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