Better German naval strategy 1930-1945? (2 Viewers)

[GrauGeist]

The RN has a head start in carrier aviation practices and operations over everybody and I don't know if Britain would've been eager to share notes.

It was a dead heat between HMS Hermes and IJN Hosho - the USN was a few years late to the party.

 

[SaparotRob]

It was a dead heat between HMS Hermes and IJN Hosho - the USN was a few years late to the party.

Yes, Hosho was first purpose built carrier. The RN was flying aircraft off ships, in some cases winching them down to sea level since 1916, at least. I believe HMS Argus predates U.S.S. Langley. Rather than look that up I'll wait for the inevitable corrections.

 

[GrauGeist]

I believe the French beat everyone to the punch with their pre-war seaplane carrier.
(Pre-WWI, I meant)

 

[SaparotRob]

I forgot all about that one!