The 'Gray Ladies' have shown that they are the essence of sea power time and time again, starting with only three carriers in 1928, the U.S. Navy developed new concepts and technologies, leading to larger, more powerful carriers like the Yorktown and Essex classes, which played crucial roles during WWII. Post-WWII, aircraft carriers maintained their dominance in naval fleets despite competition from fast submarines and guided missiles, proving their adaptability and importance in modern naval warfare. The launch of the USS Enterprise in 1961 marked the beginning of nuclear-powered supercarriers, which provided greater endurance and operational flexibility, culminating in the massive Nimitz-class carriers, the largest ever built.
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