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Carrier-based combat dominated the Second World War's Pacific theater. To protect carriers, naval forces employed a variety of surface ships with anti-aircraft defenses. The largest of these were cruisers, among them the USS Astoria. In this debut, Jones traces the ship's history, from its construction in Philadelphia and initial trial runs, to its participation in naval operations and its eventual decommissioning. Based largely on interviews and personal re...Log In or Sign Up to Read More