{"product_id":"uss-yorktown-naval-history-special-edition-paperback","title":"USS Yorktown: Naval History Special Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Faltum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom World War II battles to the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule, USS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eYorktown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e (CV 10) traces the remarkable journey of one of America's most storied warships. This richly illustrated Naval History Special Edition captures the ship's evolution through war, Cold War innovation, and space-age missions--now preserved as a living memorial. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the expertise of the authors and historians of the Naval Institute Press, the Naval History Special Editions are designed to offer studies of the key vessels, battles, and events of armed conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicknamed \"The Fighting Lady,\" USS \u003ci\u003eYorktown\u003c\/i\u003e (CV 10) is one of the most iconic and enduring vessels in American naval history. The steel hull carries the marks of three major conflicts, a lunar recovery mission, and sweeping changes in naval warfare across the twentieth century. Commissioned in 1943, Yorktown entered the Pacific Theater at a critical moment during World War II. From raids on Truk and the Gilbert and Marshall Islands to the Marianas Turkey Shoot and on to other decisive battles of the war, \u003ci\u003eYorktown\u003c\/i\u003e helped define fast-carrier strike operations that reshaped naval combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, \u003ci\u003eYorktown\u003c\/i\u003e was placed in reserve but then reactivated as Cold War tensions rose. The Navy's modernization programs adapted the carrier for jet aircraft, installing an angled flight deck, reinforcing flight operations for faster planes, and enhancing antisubmarine capabilities. Reclassified as CVS 10, \u003ci\u003eYorktown\u003c\/i\u003e returned to active service during the Vietnam War. In 1968 the ship undertook a different mission: recovering Apollo 8, the first human spaceflight to orbit the moon. This linked naval operations to national technological ambitions during the space race, highlighting the Navy's evolving strategic role. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003ci\u003eYorktown \u003c\/i\u003eserves as a living memorial and educational platform, preserved as a museum ship at Patriots Point in Charleston, South Carolina, where it continues to enlighten and inspire. This Naval History Special Edition traces \u003ci\u003eYorktown\u003c\/i\u003e's full arc--from frontline combat and Cold War transformation to museum ship and symbol of resilience. More than a relic, the ship exemplifies how naval institutions adapt to shifting geopolitical realities and preserve memory, making USS \u003ci\u003eYorktown\u003c\/i\u003e a compelling study in American maritime history and strategy. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Faltum\u003c\/b\u003e served as an air intelligence officer aboard the USS \u003ci\u003eMidway, \u003c\/i\u003e homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, before joining the Navy Reserve and retiring as a commander. He is the author of several naval history books, including \u003ci\u003eGreyhounds of the Pacific: U.S. Destroyers in the War against Japan; The Essex Aircraft Carriers, The Independence Light Aircraft Carriers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Supercarriers: The \u003c\/i\u003eForrestal \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eKitty Hawk\u003ci\u003e Classes.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Manistique, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.6 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53344140230963,"sku":"9781682479810","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/kWbHmozZNi9781682479810.webp?v=1778718708","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/uss-yorktown-naval-history-special-edition-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}