Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruisers 1941 45

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780960401

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Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

The Imperial Japanese Navy went to war with 17 light cruisers and another three cruiser-sized training ships. Of these, most were 5,500-ton ships designed to act as destroyer squadron flagships. This made them much different in capabilities and mission from their American counterparts. During the war, the Japanese built another five light cruisers, all but one of which maintained the design premise of being able to serve as destroyer squadron flagships. During the war, Japanese light cruisers were active throughout the Pacific performing many missions in addition to their flagship duties. Mark Stille continues Osprey's coverage of the IJN of WWII with this concise and complete study of all 25 ships, from their design and development to their ultimate fates. Detailed Osprey artwork and rare period photographs from the Fukui collection held in Kure, Japan illustrate this discussion.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780967790

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Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruisers 1941–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

Designed with little more than a passing nod to the international naval treaties of the inter-war period, the Imperial Japanese Navy's heavy cruisers were fast and heavily armed. Like the other vessels of the Japanese Navy, the heavy cruisers were technologically superior to and far more innovative than their Allied rivals, whom they met in many of the major Pacific Theatre battles, including Midway and Leyte Gulf. Mark Stille continues his study of the IJN of WWII with this fascinating topic, addressing the design and development of all 18 ships in the six heavy cruiser classes, from pre-war construction and mid-war alterations, to their operational histories and eventual fates.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849081719

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Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruisers 1941–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

Designed with little more than a passing nod to the international naval treaties of the inter-war period, the Imperial Japanese Navy's heavy cruisers were fast and heavily armed. Like the other vessels of the Japanese Navy, the heavy cruisers were technologically superior to and far more innovative than their Allied rivals, whom they met in many of the major Pacific Theatre battles, including Midway and Leyte Gulf. Mark Stille continues his study of the IJN of WWII with this fascinating topic, addressing the design and development of all 18 ships in the six heavy cruiser classes, from pre-war construction and mid-war alterations, to their operational histories and eventual fates.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849085632

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Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

The Imperial Japanese Navy went to war with 17 light cruisers and another three cruiser-sized training ships. Of these, most were 5,500-ton ships designed to act as destroyer squadron flagships. This made them much different in capabilities and mission from their American counterparts. During the war, the Japanese built another five light cruisers, all but one of which maintained the design premise of being able to serve as destroyer squadron flagships. During the war, Japanese light cruisers were active throughout the Pacific performing many missions in addition to their flagship duties. Mark Stille continues Osprey's coverage of the IJN of WWII with this concise and complete study of all 25 ships, from their design and development to their ultimate fates. Detailed Osprey artwork and rare period photographs from the Fukui collection held in Kure, Japan illustrate this discussion.

Author : Paul Dull
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1612512909

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A Battle History of the Imperial Japanese Navy by Paul Dull Pdf

For almost 20 years, more than 200 reels of microfilmed Japanese naval records remained in the custody of the U.S. Naval History Division, virtually untouched. This unique book draws on those sources and others to tell the story of the Pacific War from the viewpoint of the Japanese. Former Marine Corps officer and Asian scholar Paul Dull focuses on the major surface engagements of the war—Coral Sea, Midway, the crucial Solomons campaign, and the last-ditch battles in the Marianas and Philippines. Also included are detailed track charts and a selection of Japanese photographs of major vessels and actions.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780967783

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Imperial Japanese Navy Battleships 1941-45 by Mark Stille Pdf

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.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782000334

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Imperial Japanese Navy Submarines 1941–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

During World War II the Imperial Japanese Navy was at the forefront of submarine technology. It fielded the largest pre-nuclear submarines in the world, some capable of carrying floatplane bombers, which operated alongside fast combat vessels and midget submarines, all equipped with the best torpedoes available. The Japanese submarine fleet should have been an awe-inspiring force but, despite playing a crucial scouting role and enjoying several notable successes, it was surprisingly ineffective. Using unique color plates, Mark Stille describes the astounding technical advances of this range of vessels, and the wartime tactics responsible for their failure.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472809254

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The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War by Mark Stille Pdf

An highly illustrated examination of the key ships, tactics and operations of the Imperial Japanese Navy in the War in the Pacific in World War II. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the third most powerful navy in the world at the start of World War II, and came to dominate the Pacific in the early months of the war. This was a remarkable turnaround for a navy that only began to modernize in 1868, although defeats inflicted on the Russians and Chinese in successive wars at the turn of the century gave a sense of the threat the IJN was to pose. Bringing together for the first time material previously published in Osprey series books, and with the addition of new writing making use of the most recent research, this book details the Japanese ships which fought in the Pacific and examines the principles on which they were designed, how they were armed, when and where they were deployed and how effective they were in battle. The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War provides a history of the IJN's deployment and engagements, analysis of the evolution of strategy and tactics, and finally addresses the question of whether it truly was a modern navy, fully prepared for the rigors of combat in the Pacific. Illustrated throughout with photographs and detailed colour artworks, this is a valuable reference source for Pacific War enthusiasts and historians alike.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780968346

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Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

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.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089890

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Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919–45 (2) by Mark Stille Pdf

During the Pacific War the most successful component of the Imperial Japanese Fleet was its destroyer force. These ships were larger and, in most cases, better-equipped than their Allied counterparts. Armed with a powerful, long-ranged torpedo, these ships proved formidable opponents. Initially, they were instrumental in an unbroken string of Japanese victories, but it was not until the Guadalcanal campaign that these ships fully demonstrated their power. In a series of daring night actions, they devastated Allied task forces with their deadly torpedoes. This volume details the history, weapons and tactics of the Japanese destroyers built just before and throughout the war, including the famous Kagero and Yugumo classes, the experimental destroyer Shimakaze that boasted a top speed of almost 40 knots and 15 torpedo tubes, and the Matsu class that represented the Japanese equivalent to an Allied destroyer escort. These ships were designed to be built quickly and cheaply, but proved to be very tough in combat.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780969954

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Imperial Japanese Navy Submarines 1941–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

During World War II the Imperial Japanese Navy was at the forefront of submarine technology. It fielded the largest pre-nuclear submarines in the world, some capable of carrying floatplane bombers, which operated alongside fast combat vessels and midget submarines, all equipped with the best torpedoes available. The Japanese submarine fleet should have been an awe-inspiring force but, despite playing a crucial scouting role and enjoying several notable successes, it was surprisingly ineffective. Using unique color plates, Mark Stille describes the astounding technical advances of this range of vessels, and the wartime tactics responsible for their failure.

Author : Paul S. Dull
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Japan
ISBN : 085059295X

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A Battle History of the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1941-1945 by Paul S. Dull Pdf

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849089852

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Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919–45 (1) by Mark Stille Pdf

This volume will detail the history, weapons and tactics of the Japanese destroyers built before the war. This includes the famous Fubuki class (called “Special Type” by the Japanese, which were, when completed in the late 1920's, the most powerful class of destroyers in the world. This design forced all other major navies to follow suite and provided the basic design for the next many classes of Imperial Navy destroyers. This book will also cover the three classes built before the Special Type which were based on a German World War I design as well as two classes built after the advent of the Special Type. All of these ships had a rich history as they fought from the first battles of the Pacific War up until the very end when several accompanied the superbattleship Yamato on her death sortie. The final part of the book will be an analysis of the destroyer designs covered in the book which will include an examination of their strengths and weaknesses. The success (or lack of success) of these designs will be discussed and they will be compared to comparable Allied destroyer designs.

Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472846587

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Sinking Force Z 1941 by Angus Konstam Pdf

A history and analysis of one of the most dramatic moments in both air power and naval history. With the sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and Repulse, no battleship was safe on the open ocean, and the aircraft took its crown as the most powerful maritime weapon In late 1941, war was looming with Japan, and Britain's empire in southeast Asia was at risk. The British government decided to send Force Z, which included the state-of-the-art battleship Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser Repulse, to bolster the naval defences of Singapore, and provide a mighty naval deterrent to Japanese aggression. These two powerful ships arrived in Singapore on 2 December - five days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. But crucially, they lacked air cover. On 9 December Japanese scout planes detected Force Z's approach in the Gulf of Thailand. Unlike at Pearl Harbor, battleships at sea could manoeuvre, and their anti-aircraft defences were ready. But it did no good. The Japanese dive-bombers and torpedo-bombers were the most advanced in the world, and the battle was one-sided. Strategically, the loss of Force Z was a colossal disaster for the British, and one that effectively marked the end of its empire in the East. But even more importantly, the sinking marked the last time that battleships were considered to be the masters of the ocean. From that day on, air power rather than big guns would be the deciding factor in naval warfare.

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782006312

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US Heavy Cruisers 1941–45 by Mark Stille Pdf

Designed and produced under the regulations of the Washington Naval Treaty, the heavy cruisers of the Pensacola, Northampton, Portland, New Orleans and Wichita classes were exercises in compromise. While they possessed very heavy armament – the Pensacolas, for example, carrying a main battery of ten 8” guns – this came at the cost of protection – armor was the same thickness as a gun cruiser, and incapable of protecting the vessels from enemy 8” fire. As the classes evolved, these flaws began to be corrected, with the main battery being reduced, and increased protection being added to the vital areas of the ship. Despite these drawbacks, the pre-war heavy cruiser classes served with distinction throughout World War II.