USS Enterprise (CV-6): The Most Decorated Ship of World War II - A Pictorial History [Perfect Paperback]

Steve Ewing (Author)

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Pictorial Histories Pub Co (November 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933126247
• ISBN-13: 978-0933126244
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The REAL Enterprise!, February 17, 2002

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Zagnorch (Terra, Sol System) - See all my reviews

This review is from: USS Enterprise (CV-6): The Most Decorated Ship of World War II - A Pictorial History (Perfect Paperback)

Being both a watcher of war documentaries and a Trekkie, I'm always on the lookout for any kind of information regarding the histories of actual vessels dubbed 'Enterprise'. This particular trade paperback, featuring over a hundred photos of the Pacific War's standout vessel, is one of the few books about one of the real Enterprise vessels I've encountered. True, this book's text lacks the sheer volume and sentimentality of Edward Stafford's 'The Big E'. But, even though 'USS Enterprise CV-6' author Steve Ewing's text is relatively brief, he does manage to give a surprisingly in-depth and occasionally heartfelt look at the ship's history, as told by both himself from his own research and the men who served aboard her. Also described in both words and pictures is the Enterprise legacy, which lives on in the veterans who were part of her crew and in the many memorials made up of both fond recollections and the Enterprise's myriad surviving components.

My only real complaint is that, despite the fact this book was last reprinted in 1998, it hasn't been updated since 1987. Other than the lack of a recent revision, however, this pictorial history is one of the best sources of information about the US Navy's most-decorated warship, and is available at a very reasonable price. Whether you're a Pacific War fans, a Naval aficionado, or a Trekkie who is both curious and appreciative of the real-life history of the greatest 'forebear' to sci-fi's most famous starship, this trade paperback is an essential addition to your bookshelf!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, November 6, 2001

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George Parker (Paynes Creek, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: USS Enterprise (CV-6): The Most Decorated Ship of World War II - A Pictorial History (Perfect Paperback)

This is a great reference book on what is, in my opinion, the greatest American fighting ship in history. This book is packed with pictures of the ship and plenty of detail on her combat operations and what the ship did BETWEEN combat operations, what she did after the war, and her ultimate fate.

The only weak point of the book, which prevented my giving it 5-stars, is the lack of good pictures of aircraft from her airgroups. This might be beyond the authors intended scope of the book, but I would have liked to actually see what Hellcats and Avengers of 20 Air Group looked like in authentic markings and paint schemes. I mean, I could superdetail an Enterprise model with the photos from this book, but I would have to go to another source to accurately detail the aircraft on her decks.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction to the Amazing Career of the Big E!, July 23, 2001

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Brent Holt (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: USS Enterprise (CV-6): The Most Decorated Ship of World War II - A Pictorial History (Perfect Paperback)

This is an excellent book on the first aircraft carrier Enterprise. The Big E was the most decorated ship of World War II and had a charmed life. She fought in nearly all of the major naval battles in the Pacific and was awarded 20 battle stars by the government. The Enterprise was also the ONLY carrier operating in the Pacific for a time during the war. This book has good photos and the information is detailed, without being overwhelming for a basic book. (It is really an introduction to the subject and left me wanting more.) The cost of the book is quite low for so much content. The author brings across his love of the Enterprise and makes you cringe when plans to preserve the ship as a museum fall apart and the ship is scrapped.