The largest U.S. aircraft carrier in World War II?

The three aircraft carriers of the "Yorktown" class were the mainstay of the U.S. Navy in the early days of the Pacific War and had the largest tonnage. As can be seen from the Battle of Midway, they played an immeasurable role in the course of World War II. Of the three ships, only the lucky "Enterprise" saw the end of the war, but the fighting spirit displayed by each ship will forever be remembered in the annals of the U.S. Navy.