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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext The Imperial Japanese Navy of World War II surpassed the Allied and Axis fleets in innovation and technology. This title covers the 12 Japanese battleships that saw service between 1941 and 1945, including the mighty Yamato. Each class is considered in light of its design and construction, its armament and wartime modifications. The author, Mark Stille, uses primary sources and dramatic photographs to tell the story of these mighty battleships at war, including their major engagements during the raid at Pearl Harbor and the battle of Midway. The first English language book to include photographs from the prestigious Fukui Collection, this investigation will fascinate any naval enthusiast.A fascinating exploration of the Japanese battleships, which saw service at Pearl Harbor, Leyte Gulf and Midway. Zusammenfassung The Imperial Japanese Navy of World War II surpassed the Allied and Axis fleets in innovation and technology. This title covers the 12 Japanese battleships that saw service between 1941 and 1945! including the mighty Yamato. Each class is considered in light of its design and construction! its armament and wartime modifications. The author! Mark Stille! uses primary sources and dramatic photographs to tell the story of these mighty battleships at war! including their major engagements during the raid at Pearl Harbor and the battle of Midway. The first English language book to include photographs from the prestigious Fukui Collection! this investigation will fascinate any naval enthusiast. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Kongo Class · Fuso Class · Ise Class · Nagato Class · Yamato Class · Japanese Battleships at War · Conclusion · Bibliography · Color Plate Commentary · Index...
