The USS Langley, the first American Aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922.
He lives in Virginia, USA..
This is his second book for Osprey.
He holds an MA from the Naval War College and has had several wargames published.
He continues to work in this field in a civilian capacity.
About the Author: Commander (retired) Mark E Stille served as a career Naval Intelligence Officer, spending over five years of his naval career assigned to various US Navy carriers.
It also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings.
This book covers the design, development and operation of USN Aircraft Carriers built prior to World War II, including their Aircraft and weaponry.
Despite being converted into an Aircraft tender, it was the first step in a new direction for the US Navy and naval warfare.
The USS Langley, the first American Aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922
