Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921–45
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- ISBN 9781841768533
- Weight: 195g
- Dimensions: 182 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 08 May 2005
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The Imperial Japanese Navy was a pioneer in naval aviation, having commissioned the world's first built-from-the-keel-up carrier, the Hosho.
Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, it experimented with its carriers, perfecting their design and construction. As a result, by the time Japan entered World War II and attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in 1941, it possessed a fantastically effective naval aviation force.
This book covers the design, development and operation of IJN aircraft carriers built prior to and during World War II. Pearl Harbor, Midway and the first carrier vs carrier battle, the battle of the Coral Sea, are all discussed.
Mark Stille is a retired commander in the US Navy and author of numerous Osprey books focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in Naval Intelligence. He has published wargames, including some concerning Japanese Aircraft Carriers, and devotes much of his time to researching the IJN and the vessels they used.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware – armor, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles for Osprey’s New Vanguard series.
