Imperial Japanese Navy Submarines 1941–45

Imperial Japanese Navy Submarines 1941–45 cover

Imperial Japanese Navy Submarines 1941–45

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During World War II the Imperial Japanese Navy was at the forefront of submarine technology. It fielded the largest pre-nuclear submarines in the world, some capable of carrying floatplane bombers, which operated alongside fast combat vessels and midget submarines, all equipped with the best torpedoes available. The Japanese submarine fleet should have been an awe-inspiring force but, despite playing a crucial scouting role and enjoying several notable successes, it was surprisingly ineffective. Using unique color plates, Mark Stille describes the astounding technical advances of this range of vessels, and the wartime tactics responsible for their failure.

Table of Contents

Origins – Birth and growth of the Imperial Navy's submarine force · Development and operational history · I Series Submarines · RO Series Submarines · The Imperial Navy's submarine force – a post mortem · Bibliography · Color Plate Commentary · Index

Product details

Published 10 Jun 2007
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781846030901
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 7 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 135
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Mark Stille

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Tony Bryan

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