Why were aircraft carriers such a vital part of the war effort?

by the end of world war ll, the aircraft carrier became the most feared and important part of any country's navy. why were aircraft carriers so important? aircraft carriers were like floating islands. they allowed for planes to take off and land from anywhere in the ocean.

C. They had the ability to launch aircraft from their decks.

Explanation:

A. They could travel at high rates of speed.

B. They transported tanks to support infantry on the front.

C. They had the ability to launch aircraft from their decks.

D. They were small enough to move between the Pacific islands without exposure.