Midway-Class Carriers: WWII-Era Powerhouses with Lasting Impact. Named for one of the most iconic naval battles in U.S. history, the Midway class consisted of three aircraft carriers that served ...

Midway-Class Carriers: Cold War Powerhouses with WWII Roots. The Midway-class aircraft carrier was a workhorse of the United States Navy. First deployed by the Navy in September 1945, ...

Summary and Key Points: The Midway-class aircraft carriers, named after the iconic Battle of Midway, consisted of three ships—USS Midway, USS Coral Sea, and USS Franklin D. Roosevelt.