| Description |
392 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Imperial Japanese Navy Strategy and doctrine in the Pacific War -- The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War -- Aircraft carriers -- Battleships -- Heavy cruisers -- Light cruisers -- Destroyers -- Submarines -- Conclusion and analysis. |
| Summary |
From the stunning victory at Pearl Harbor until its dramatic reversal at Midway, the Imperial Japanese Navy swept all before it in its numerous victories in the Pacific and Far Eastern waters. Indeed, even after its setback at Midway, the IJN inflicted severe setbacks on the US Navy at Guadalcanal and elsewhere. This book focuses on the Japanese ships which fought the battles in the Pacific, examining each component. Stille evaluates the IJN's prewar strategy and tactics and how it evolved throughout the war. |
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Fighter pilots -- Japan -- Biography.
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Japan. Kaigun. Kōkūtai -- Biography.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, Japanese.
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| ISBN |
9781472801463 |
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1472801466 |
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