Overview
This book dramatically reveals the experiences of the airmen and guncrews of the rival vessels as they battled for victory in a duel of skill, tenacity and guts. The IJN was a pioneer in naval aviation, having commissioned the world's first carrier, which was used against the US fleet at Pearl Harbor. The Americans followed suit, initiating a huge aircraft carrier development program. As the War in the Pacific escalated into the largest naval conflict in history, the role of the carrier became the linchpin of American and Japanese naval strategy as these rival vessels found themselves locked in a struggle for dominance of this critical theater. This book provides an analysis of the variety of weaponry available to the rival carriers, in particular the embarked aircraft as well as the powerful ship-borne guns. Study the design and development of these revolutionary ships and 'live' the experiences of the rival airmen and gun crews as they battled for victory in a duel of skill, tenacity and guts.
Full Product Details
Author: Mark Stille (Author) ,
Ian Palmer (Illustrator) ,
Howard Gerrard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: No. 6
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.308kg
ISBN: 9781846032486
ISBN 10: 1846032482
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 10 November 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Language: English
Reviews
In all, an excellent addition to what is sure to become a popular series. I know you will enjoy it as much as I. --Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (November 2007)
In all, an excellent addition to what is sure to become a popular series. I know you will enjoy it as much as I. <i>Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (November 2007)</i>
In all, an excellent addition to what is sure to become a popular series. I know you will enjoy it as much as I. Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (November 2007)
In all, an excellent addition to what is sure to become a popular series. I know you will enjoy it as much as I. -Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (November 2007)
Author Information
Commander (retired) Mark O Stille served as a Naval Intelligence Officer, spending over five years of his naval career assigned to various US Navy carriers. He continues to work in this field in a civilian capacity. He holds an MA from the Naval War College and has had several wargames published. He lives in Virginia, USA. Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he currently works as a senior artist for a leading UK games developer. He lives in West London with his wife and three cats.
