The Lexington-class battlecruiser, initially planned but later converted into an aircraft carrier under the Washington Naval ...
The Lexington-class battlecruisers, inspired by British and Japanese designs, were planned to support fast carrier groups, but two were converted into aircraft carriers under the Washington Naval ...
Here’s What You Need to Remember: The USN prioritized slow, well-armored battleships that could operate together in a line-of-battle. Had the Navy paid more attention to European trends in ...