"Diagrams of WW2 Carrier Task Forces" Topic

Anyone know of books or sites that show actually diagrams of carrier battle groups that show how far out the crusiers were and where the destroyer were placed and how far out? Basically I need hard nuts and bolts info on WW2 naval tactics. Unfortunately, when I try and do a search, all I get is naval STRATEGY. Where exactly were the AA cruisers placed? How about the battleships, etc. Thanks

Samuel Elliot Morison's "History of US Naval Operations in World War II" has several such diagrams. Can't point you to specific volumes, but if you go to your library and look through the Pacific volumes, you'll find them.

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Generally, IIRC, the AA cruisers would be placed on the flanks of the carriers, since that's the best angle for the enemy aircraft to attack from.

Yes but how many yards out? 1000? 2000? More?

Normal steaming conditions chart
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at the very least the memo from the ship's captain about obscene language on board is a hoot!

Ships in an IJN task group were spaced further apart than in the US task forces from what I recall reading. (3000yds apart? IIRC) This gave their CV's a much greater latitude in evasive maneuvering but there was more reliance on the CV's own AA capability due to this. Whereas the US TF was closer into the CV in order to provide more AA support to it. Shattered Sword covers this in some detail.

Bottom 3 pics give some indication of how close together the ships operated.
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Finally, this link with its associated PDF links are very good in understanding a maneuvering board whereby each element in the fleet is to be located.
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I thought it was like 2,000 yds., but been awhile since I've seen the charts, or read about them.

I suspect as time went on, the cruiser and escort ring would be in closer to throw up more metal against those kamikazes.

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iam reading Adm Chester Nimitz book " the great sea battles."

definitely a good read.

we were more flexible but it all depends when. 1943 and after is when task groups were organised better. Much more flexible.