When first published in 1995, this book was hailed as an absolutely indispensable contribution to the history of the Pacific War. Drawing heavily from Japanese sources and American wartime intercepts of secret Japanese radio messages, a noted American naval historian and a Japanese mariner painstakingly recorded and evaluated a diverse array of material about Japan's submarines in World War II. The study begins with the development of the first Japanese 103-ton Holland-type submergible craft in 1905 and continues through ...
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When first published in 1995, this book was hailed as an absolutely indispensable contribution to the history of the Pacific War. Drawing heavily from Japanese sources and American wartime intercepts of secret Japanese radio messages, a noted American naval historian and a Japanese mariner painstakingly recorded and evaluated a diverse array of material about Japan's submarines in World War II. The study begins with the development of the first Japanese 103-ton Holland-type submergible craft in 1905 and continues through the 1945 surrender of the largest submarine in the world at the time, the 5300-ton I-400 class that carried three airplanes. Submarine weapons, equipment, personnel, and shore support systems are discussed first in the context of Japanese naval preparations for war and later during the war. Both successes and missed opportunities are analyzed in operations ranging from the California coast through the Pacific and Indian Oceans to the coast of German-occupied France. Appendixes include lists of Japanese submarine losses and the biographies of key Japanese submarine officers. Rare illustrations and specifically commissioned operational maps enhance the text.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x0; Naval Institute Press (BlueJacket Books); Annapolis, 2002. Trade paperback. A Very Good, binding firm, trace handling marks/shelf wear, some soiling/discoloration top text block edge and fore-edge, few ink check marks to bibliography pages else unmarked, mild cover edge/corner wear, a nice and clean copy in wraps. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 272pp., indexed, bibliography, notes, appendix, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Good+ 1557500150. Sporadic highlights to 13 pages. Binding tight, remaining 259 pp. Clean and unmarked.; Bluejacket Books; 8.8 X 5.5 X 0.9 inches; 272 pages.
