I've read discussions of this issue before that detail some of the bureaucratic history within the Pentagon (etc) that have led us to where we are now; it's at

I've read discussions of this issue before that detail some of the bureaucratic history within the Pentagon (etc) that have led us to where we are now; it's at best odd that the author doesn't reference these. The best reference I have concerns a recent push toward creating smaller carriers, for the same reasons: https://www.strategypage.com/on_point/20170215233616.aspx https://www.strategypage.com/on_point/20170215233616.aspx To see how little has changed over time, I recommend this image: https://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/military_photos_2011062623597.aspx https://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/military_photos...