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Entering service during the Sino-Japanese War, the Nakajima B5N (code-named “Kate”) excelled and went on to achieve surprising and dramatic successes in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It also contributed to the sinking of the U.S. aircraft carriers USS Lexington at the Battle of the Coral Sea, USS Yorktown at the Battle of Midway, and USS Hornet at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. Its replacement, the Nakajima B6N “Jill,” while a marked improvement over its illustrious predecessor, was never able to achieve its full potential in combat due to advances in Allied aircraft, finding itself relegated to the dreaded Kamikaze strikes in the latter part of the war.
Using previously unpublished photographs as well as color illustrations, this book will cover the history of the “Kate” and “Jill” torpedo/attack bombers, including their design and development, as well as the combat highs and lows of the Imperial Japanese Navy's premier torpedo bombers.
Published | Jun 20 2017 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 96 |
ISBN | 9781472818744 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 60 b/w; 40 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | Combat Aircraft |
Short code | COM 119 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
...an excellent book for those interested in 'Kates', 'Jills', Japanese torpedo planes and carrier actions. It is an excellent companion for Osprey's book Aichi 99 Kanbaku “Val” Units 1937-42 as well as their books about Pearl Harbor, Midway, and other carrier battles. -- Frederick Boucher, Aeroscale
KitMaker Network
Along with a selection of excellent photos, this new book has a very fine cover illustration by long-time Osprey artist Mark Postlewaite, as well as excellent side profiles by Jim Laurier.
Wings of Gold Magazine
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