Ahlberg, Lars
ShÅkaku-Class Aircraft Carriers: In the Imperial Japanese Navy During World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764366512
- author:
- Ahlberg, Lars
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 2 x 23.7 x 23.7 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Shōkaku-Class Aircraft Carriers in the Imperial Japanese Navy During World War II is a comprehensive history of one of Japan's most successful aircraft carrier designs. Operational just before the Pearl Harbor attack, these carriers proved to be highly effective in combat, with their striking power and protection making them stand out from earlier designs. The two ships of the Shōkaku class played key roles in several major battles during the Pacific War, including the Battle of Midway, where one was lost, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This book provides a detailed account of their design and construction, drawing heavily on Japanese sources and featuring numerous photographs and drawings. By examining the Shōkaku-class carriers, readers can gain insight into Japan's naval strategy during World War II and the evolution of aircraft carrier design in the Imperial Japanese Navy.
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