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Description
Unquestionably the most iconic Japanese fighter of World War II, the Mitsubishi A6M Rei-Sen, Type Zero fighter was used from the initial raid on Pearl Harbor up to the Kamikaze attacks at the end of the war. Facing off against the likes of the Wildcat, Corsair, and even the Spitfire, the Zero gained a legendary reputation among Allied pilots due to its incredible maneuverability. Detailed analysis of its technical qualities show why the Zero was so feared, but also pinpoints the weaknesses that would eventually be its downfall as Allied pilots learned how to combat it.
A selection of historical photographs and unique artwork accompany the analysis as James D'Angina delves into the history of the premier Axis fighter of the Pacific Theatre, exploring the design and combat effectiveness of the Zero as well as the tactics developed by Allied pilots to counter it.
Table of Contents
Design and development
Technical specifications
Operational history
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Product details
Published | Oct 18 2016 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 64 |
ISBN | 9781472808219 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 35 b/w; 12 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | Air Vanguard |
Short code | AVG 19 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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. . . he book is well worth reading and adds yet another title to Osprey's catalog of fine books.
Modeling Madness
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As a long time student of the A6M Zero-sen, I am very enthusiastic about this book and highly recommend it.
KitMaker Network
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I do highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Zero. For those who already have other references on the subject, this book breaks things down into a compact 'quick glance' summary that is concise and well laid out. For those new to the Zero, this title does a nice job of really explaining the A6M variants and variations that even the non-modeler/historian can follow.
IPMS/USA

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