The Rise and Fall of the Escort Carrier - Development and Capabilities

Today we look at the thinking behind the escort carrier, the development of early models and the changes made as a result of those ships capabilities. Sources: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Allied-Escort-Carriers-World-War/dp/071371221X https://www.amazon.co.uk/U-S-Aircraft-Carriers-Illustrated-History/dp/1682477622 https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Aircraft-Carrier-World-Wars/dp/1399033131 https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Aircraft-Carriers-Development-Histories-ebook/dp/B00USAEM2Y Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B0%5D=subject%3A1966 Free naval photos and channel posters - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au