The Fast Carriers The Forging of an Air Navy by ClarkReynolds 536 Pages, Published 2013 by Naval Institute Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61251-360-7, ISBN: 1-61251-360-3
"The Navy entered the war using the tactical doctrine for carriers established by
Halsey in March 1941.” Until mid-1940 the carriers participated in battle-line
maneuvers, including landing operations, independent tactics, and one new vital
function: at-sea refueling. In June 1939 Saratoga refueled from a fleet tanker off
California, initiating the logistical procedures necessary to support the fast
carriers in the open Pacific agai ..."