Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921-45

by Mark Stille, Tony Bryan (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780967776
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	05/20/2012
Series:	New Vanguard , #109
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

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.
Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience who lives and works in Dorset. He worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Design and development of the IJN carrier
Classes of carrier – including individual names and their background, specific design and construction, wartime modifications, operational history, evaluation, principal armament, radar sytem, and aircraft
Bibliography
Color plate commentary
Index