The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War

Mark Stille (Author)

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Osprey
20 November 2014

History; General & world history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare

A 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.

By: Mark Stille (Author)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.584kg
ISBN: 9781472801463
ISBN 10: 1472801466
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 20 November 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Imperial Japanese Navy Strategy and Doctrine in the Pacific War The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War Aircraft Carriers Battleships Heavy Cruisers Light Cruisers Destroyers Submarines Conclusion and Analysis Bibliography Index

Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 35 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific.

Reviews for The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War

One of the first books to present the Japanese side of the war in the Pacific. Focusing on the reasons for Japanese success, it discusses the strengths and weaknesses in the army. It provides insights into the workings of the Japanese high command. For anyone interested in World War II, this book is well worth reading. --Bowling Green Daily News An encyclopedic study of the ships, men, aircraft, strategy and doctorine of the powerful navy that confronted the U.S. in World War II. This relentlessly factual volume is amply illustrated with period photos, maps, charts, diagrams, detailed color cutaway drawings, and original art. --Military History Quarterly