The beginning of Naval Aviation. -- A world war brings promise, but not reality, of strength. -- The glorious twenties. -- Leatherneck saga. -- Forging the aerial weapon. -- The last days of peace. -- Japanese smash at Pearl Harbor. -- Flash: "Scratch one flattop!" -- Midway ... -- Sub killers--then invasion of North Africa. -- The hard road back. -- Navy gains grave responsibilities. -- Korea: on the brink of total atomic war. -- New Age dawns.
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