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Japan’s Indian Ocean Raid 1942

Mark Stille
Japan s Indian Ocean Raid 1942 Book PDF

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472854179

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Japan’s Indian Ocean Raid 1942 by Mark Stille Pdf

An detailed illustrated exploration of the Japanese raid into the Indian Ocean in April 1942 – one of the largest operations conducted by the Imperial Navy during the war. In the wake of Japan's conquest of Burma in early 1942, plans were formed by the Imperial high command to capture Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka) to consolidate Japan's defensive perimeter and disrupt British shipping lanes to India, Australia, and the Middle East. The Imperial Japanese Army, however, could not release sufficient troops for an invasion, and so in response the Japanese Navy developed Operation C, an aggressive raid by the Combined Fleet into the Indian Ocean. The key objective was to destroy the British Eastern Fleet in port. Expert naval historian Mark Stille documents the high point of Japanese naval air power as its carriers struck Ceylon – the heart of British naval power in the East – sinking several Allied ships. He describes the Allied air attempts to destroy Admiral Chuichi Nagumo's force, and the Japanese attacks against British shipping and the cities along the Indian coast. Specially commissioned battlescenes bring to life the sinking of British carrier Hermes, the Bristol Blenheim attacks on the Japanese carrier force, and a Zero vs Hurricane dogfight over Colombo on 5 April. Easy to follow maps and diagrams reveal the strategic situation at the start and end of the campaign, and track the movements of the Japanese carrier task force and the British Eastern Fleet throughout. Details of weaponry, equipment, personnel and the events of the fascinating battles that took place are revealed in over 60 photographs, many of which are from Japanese sources.

'The Most Dangerous Moment of the War'

John Clancy
The Most Dangerous Moment of the War Book PDF

Author : John Clancy
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612003351

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'The Most Dangerous Moment of the War' by John Clancy Pdf

“A well-detailed account of the [World War II] raid, which badly stung the Royal Navy but which the Japanese failed to exploit to a strategic advantage” (Seapower). In early April 1942, a little-known episode of World War II took place. Said by Sir Winston Churchill to be “the most dangerous moment of the war,” the Japanese made their only major offensive westwards into the Indian Ocean. As historian Sir Arthur Bryant said, “A Japanese naval victory in April 1942 would have given Japan total control of the Indian Ocean, isolated the Middle East and brought down the Churchill government.” Having crippled the American fleet at Pearl Harbor, the Japanese turned their sights on the British Eastern Fleet based at Ceylon. Occupation of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, would not only provide the Japanese a springboard into India but also control of the essential convoy routes to Europe and the Western Desert. And aside from the British Eastern Fleet, the Indian Ocean lay undefended. In April 1942, a Japanese fleet led by six aircraft carriers, four battleships, and thirty other ships sailed into the Bay of Bengal. In the ferocious battles that followed, the British lost a carrier, two heavy cruisers, and many other ships; however, the Japanese eventually turned back, never to sail against India again. John Clancy, whose father survived the sinking of HMS Cornwall during the battle, “masterfully combines the strategic overview, the tactical decision making and many personal experiences to bring this episode of the war to life” (WWII Today). “Absolutely enthralling.” —Books Monthly “Well researched . . . a balanced view of men acting under the stress of war during a critical time.” —WWII History

Japan’s Indian Ocean Raid 1942

Mark Stille
Japan s Indian Ocean Raid 1942 Book PDF

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472854193

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Japan’s Indian Ocean Raid 1942 by Mark Stille Pdf

An detailed illustrated exploration of the Japanese raid into the Indian Ocean in April 1942 – one of the largest operations conducted by the Imperial Navy during the war. In the wake of Japan's conquest of Burma in early 1942, plans were formed by the Imperial high command to capture Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka) to consolidate Japan's defensive perimeter and disrupt British shipping lanes to India, Australia, and the Middle East. The Imperial Japanese Army, however, could not release sufficient troops for an invasion, and so in response the Japanese Navy developed Operation C, an aggressive raid by the Combined Fleet into the Indian Ocean. The key objective was to destroy the British Eastern Fleet in port. Expert naval historian Mark Stille documents the high point of Japanese naval air power as its carriers struck Ceylon – the heart of British naval power in the East – sinking several Allied ships. He describes the Allied air attempts to destroy Admiral Chuichi Nagumo's force, and the Japanese attacks against British shipping and the cities along the Indian coast. Specially commissioned battlescenes bring to life the sinking of British carrier Hermes, the Bristol Blenheim attacks on the Japanese carrier force, and a Zero vs Hurricane dogfight over Colombo on 5 April. Easy to follow maps and diagrams reveal the strategic situation at the start and end of the campaign, and track the movements of the Japanese carrier task force and the British Eastern Fleet throughout. Details of weaponry, equipment, personnel and the events of the fascinating battles that took place are revealed in over 60 photographs, many of which are from Japanese sources.

West Point History of World War II, Vol. 1

The United States Military Academy
West Point History of World War II Vol 1 Book PDF

Author : The United States Military Academy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476782744

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West Point History of World War II, Vol. 1 by The United States Military Academy Pdf

An outstanding new military history of the first half of World War II, featuring a rich array of images, exclusive graphics, superb new maps, and expert analysis commissioned by the United States Military Academy to teach the art of war to West Point cadets. Since 1836, United States Military Academy texts have been the gold standard for teaching military history and the operational art of war. Now the USMA has developed a new military history series for the public featuring the story of World War II in two volumes, of which this is the first. The West Point History of World War II combines the expertise of preeminent historians with hundreds of maps and images, many created for this volume or selected from Army collections. The first volume offers a balanced narrative analyzing the rising tide of Axis conquest from 1939 to mid-1942, ranging from battlefield decisions to operational and strategic plans, all set in their proper political context. The closing chapter provides a thematic treatment of the mobilization of the warring nations’ economies and home fronts for the conduct of total war. The West Point History of World War II has been tested, checked, and polished by West Point cadets, faculty, and graduates to make this the best military history of its kind.

The Great Flap of 1942

Rajeev Kurapati
The Great Flap of 1942 Book PDF

Author : Rajeev Kurapati
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9789357088176

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The Great Flap of 1942 by Rajeev Kurapati Pdf

The Great Flap of 1942 is a narrative history of a neglected and scarcely known period—between December 1941 and mid-1942—when all of India was caught in a state of panic. This was largely a result of the British administration’s mistaken belief that Japan was on the verge of launching a full-fledged invasion. It was a time when the Raj became unduly alarmed, when the tongue of rumour wagged wildly about Japanese prowess and British weakness and when there was a huge and largely unmapped exodus (of Indians and Europeans) from both sides of the coastline to ‘safer’ inland regions. This book demonstrates, quite astonishingly, that the Raj cynically encouraged the exodus and contributed to the repeated cycles of rumour, panic and flight. It also reveals how the shadow of the Japanese threat influenced the course of nationalist politics, altered British attitudes towards India and charted the course towards Independence. The Great Flap of 1942—the title refers to an expression used by British bureaucrats in India—traces a broad narrative arc, starting with the Japanese attacks in South-East Asia. The assault on Malaya, the conquest of Singapore, the bombing and eventual occupation of Burma, and the Japanese Navy’s foray into the Indian Ocean are examined in the light of the tremendous impact they had on India.

Java Sea 1942

Mark Stille
Java Sea 1942 Book PDF

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472831620

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Java Sea 1942 by Mark Stille Pdf

The battle of the Java Sea, fought in February 1942, was the first major surface engagement of the Pacific War and one of the few naval battles of the entire war fought to a decisive victory. It was the culminating point of the Japanese drive to occupy the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) and, to defend the territory, the Allies assembled a striking force comprised of Dutch, American, British and even an Australian ship, all under the command of a resolute Dutch admiral. On 27 February 1942, the Allied striking force set course to intercept the Japanese invasion force in the Java Sea. In one of the few such times during the whole of World War II a protracted surface engagement was fought unmolested by airpower. For over seven hours, the Allied force attempted to attack the Japanese invasion force, finally breaking off in the early evening. Some three hours later, the Allied force, now reduced to just four remaining cruisers and two destroyers, attempted another attack on the invasion convoy during which Japanese torpedoes scored heavily, sinking two Dutch cruisers and bringing the battle to a conclusion. Over the next two days, as the Allies attempted to flee, five more ships were sunk. From that point on, Allied naval power was eliminated from Southeast Asia. In this illustrated title, Mark Stille tells the full story of the battle of the Java Sea, explaining how and why the Japanese achieved such a resounding victory, and delving into the tremendous impact of the battle on the course of the Pacific War.

Japanese Combined Fleet 1941–42

Mark Stille
Japanese Combined Fleet 1941 42 Book PDF

Author : Mark Stille
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472856418

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Japanese Combined Fleet 1941–42 by Mark Stille Pdf

Launching Osprey's new Fleet series, this is a spectacularly illustrated, concise and comprehensive account of the Imperial Japanese Navy's striking force at the height of its power. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) entered the Pacific War as one of the most formidable navies in the world, and its combat power was concentrated into one force, the Combined Fleet. In the months that followed Pearl Harbor it enjoyed an unrivaled string of victories, shattering American, British, Australian, and Dutch naval forces. This period of expansion and constant victories ended at the Battle of Midway, after which the Combined Fleet was forced onto the defensive. In this book, Mark Stille draws on his decades of IJN research to explain what made the Combined Fleet the fighting force that it was. Packed with superb original artwork, explanatory 3D diagrams and maps, it examines the fleet's doctrine, innovative tactics and powerful warships. It also details the qualities and importance of IJN leadership, logistics, naval infrastructure, and Japan's shipbuilding capability, and gives an account and analysis of the IJN's combat performance during these crucial months – not just in the famous carrier battles, but also exploring lesser-known elements such as IJN amphibious forces and land-based aviation.

America the Great

Edward Hawkins Sisson
America the Great Book PDF

Author : Edward Hawkins Sisson
Publisher : Edward Sisson
Page : 3136 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-22
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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America the Great by Edward Hawkins Sisson Pdf

"America the Great" is the result of five years' research and writing that began in late 2009 in response to the contemporary American "tea party" movement and criticisms that the movement's participants did not know the history and theory of the original 1773 Boston Tea Party from which the modern movement takes its name. The extensive library of original books, newspapers, magazines, etc., now available (primarily via "google books") to anyone over the Internet, means that researchers have available to them the university libraries of the world. The availability of accurate original documents made it possible to expand the original scope of research into other historical events, and into other countries (primarily Great Britain), and enabled the work to develop into a more general examination of theories of human dignity, and of the differing conception of government that arises depending on the conception of human dignity that is characteristic of the people that is creating that government.

World War II Sea War, Vol 5: Air Raid Pearl Harbor. This Is Not a Drill

Donald A Bertke,Gordon Smith,Don Kindell
World War II Sea War Vol 5 Air Raid Pearl Harbor This Is Not a Drill Book PDF

Author : Donald A Bertke,Gordon Smith,Don Kindell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781937470050

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World War II Sea War, Vol 5: Air Raid Pearl Harbor. This Is Not a Drill by Donald A Bertke,Gordon Smith,Don Kindell Pdf

In Volume 5, the United States officially enters the war. Highlights of this action-filled volume include: Minute-by-minute detail of Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; Japanese attacks on Wake Island, Luzon, Hong Kong, Malaya, Burma, etc., early attacks by US Navy subs in the Pacific; Russian Black Sea Fleet landing troops in the Crimea; continuing naval struggle in the Mediterranean; German U-boat attacks along the US Atlantic coast; Japanese attacks on US Pacific coast; American-British-Dutch-Australian Command battles the superior forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy; and the Battle of the Java Sea and the Battle of Sunda Strait.

The Eastern Fleet and the Indian Ocean, 1942–1944

Charles Stephenson
The Eastern Fleet and the Indian Ocean 1942 1944 Book PDF

Author : Charles Stephenson
Publisher : Pen and Sword Maritime
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526783646

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The Eastern Fleet and the Indian Ocean, 1942–1944 by Charles Stephenson Pdf

A study of the British Royal Navy’s activities in the Indian Ocean during World War II, led by Admiral Sir James Somerville. The story of the British Eastern Fleet, which operated in the Indian Ocean against Japan, has rarely been told. Although it was the largest fleet deployed by the Royal Navy prior to 1945 and played a vital part in the theatre it was sent to protect, it has no place in the popular consciousness of the naval history of the Second World War. So Charles Stephenson’s deeply researched and absorbing narrative gives this forgotten fleet the recognition it deserves. British pre-war naval planning for the Far East is part of the story, as is the disastrous loss of the battleship Prince of Wales and battlecruiser Repulse in 1941, but the body of the book focuses on the new fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir James Somerville, and its operations against the Japanese navy and aircraft as well as Japanese and German submarines. Later in the war, once the fleet had been reinforced with an American aircraft carrier, it was strong enough to take more aggressive actions against the Japanese, and these are described in vivid detail. Charles Stephenson’s authoritative study should appeal to readers who have a special interest in the war with Japan, in naval history more generally and Royal Navy in particular. Praise forThe Eastern Fleet and the Indian Ocean, 1942–1944 “This meticulously researched, outstandingly clear, well written and absorbing account is long overdue and will most likely become a standard work. The text is most helpfully supported by over 80 pages of detailed end notes referenced to each chapter and a detailed index. This is not only a book for naval historians but also for anyone with an interest in the War in the Indian Ocean region. Highly recommended.” —Military Historical Society “I enjoyed this book – it gives us an account of an often neglected part of the war at sea, and of the achievements of Admiral Somerville, who kept his fleet intact in the face of a potentially overwhelming opponent, then was willing to acknowledge that his fleet needed to improve massively before it could take on the Japanese.” —Dr John Rickard, author and webmaster of the ‘Military History Encyclopedia on the Web’

Atlas for the Second World War

Thomas E. Griess
Atlas for the Second World War Book PDF

Author : Thomas E. Griess
Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780757001635

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Atlas for the Second World War by Thomas E. Griess Pdf

"This atlas, which has been designed to support that new text, The Second World War: Asia and the Pacific, depicts primarily strategic coverage pf the major campaigns of the war"--Foreword.

The Illustrated Timeline of World War II

A. A. Evans,David Gibbons
The Illustrated Timeline of World War II Book PDF

Author : A. A. Evans,David Gibbons
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448847952

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The Illustrated Timeline of World War II by A. A. Evans,David Gibbons Pdf

An overview of World War II, from the events leading up to the war, to the war crimes trials after the war, in a timeline format.

The Dutch Naval Air Force Against Japan

Tom Womack
The Dutch Naval Air Force Against Japan Book PDF

Author : Tom Womack
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476648187

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The Dutch Naval Air Force Against Japan by Tom Womack Pdf

Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Dutch Naval Air Force--or Marine Luchtvaart Dienst (MLD)--played a significant but largely overlooked role in the opening months of the Pacific War. With 175 aircraft, the MLD greatly outnumbered the combined forces of its American and British allies. In three months of intense combat, the MLD lost 50 percent of its personnel and 80 percent of its aircraft, as the Netherlands' colonial empire was stripped away. This book details MLD operations during the Japanese invasion of Dutch East Indies, giving a comprehensive overview of organization, personnel, aircraft, equipment and tactics. For the first time in English, the failed evacuation of Java is examined.

Crossing the Bay of Bengal

Sunil S. Amrith
Crossing the Bay of Bengal Book PDF

Author : Sunil S. Amrith
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674728462

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Crossing the Bay of Bengal by Sunil S. Amrith Pdf

For centuries the Bay of Bengal served as a maritime highway between India and China, and as a battleground for European empires, while being shaped by monsoons and human migration. Integrating environmental history and mining a wealth of sources, Sunil S. Amrith offers insights to the many challenges facing Asia in the decades ahead.

The Battle Of Imphal

Mairembam Sanjeeb Singh
The Battle Of Imphal Book PDF

Author : Mairembam Sanjeeb Singh
Publisher : BFC Publications
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9789357642927

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The Battle Of Imphal by Mairembam Sanjeeb Singh Pdf

Freedom of the motherland was the only salvation to the true patriots, as Imphal laid as the decisive target of Indo-Japanese forces in the course of Chalo Delhi Mission and on the soil of India, Imphal was the foremost in the advancement of Netaji and the INA to liberate India, and William Slim tactically defended Imphal for blocking the penetration of World War through India.