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Japanese Naval Vessels of World War Two as Seen by US Naval Intelligence
Japanese Naval Vessels of World War Two as Seen by US Naval Intelligence
Hard Cover w/ dust jacket
Approx 1 inch thick
Copyright 1987
CONTENTS
ONI 41-42I Index to all Japanese Naval Vessels
ONI 41-42 SeriesA condensed summary of the appearance and characteristics of Japanese Warships.
The complete 41-42 Series will include the following booklets:
I Index to all Japanese Naval Vessels
BC Japanese Battleships and Cruisers
CV Japanese Aircraft Carriers
D Japanese Destroyers
MC Japanese Minor Combatant Craft
A Japanese Fleet Auxiliaries and District Craft
NOTEIn view of the uncertainties as to positive identification of enemy losses, and to prevent possible omissions, this Index lists all known Japanese Naval Vesselsregardless of whether these have been reported as "sunk" or "probably sunk." The only vessels not included are the acknowledged losses: BB FUSO Class, CV AKAGI, CV KAGA, CV SORYU, CV IIIRYU, CVL CHITOSE Class, CA MIKUMA.
Prepared by the Division of Naval Intelligence.
CONTENTS
FOREWORD2
ORGANIZATION OF JAPANESE LANDING OPERATIONS3
NOTES ON LANDING OPERATIONS4
LANDING CRAFT FORMATIONS
DIVISION FORCES8
BRIGADE FORCES10
SMALLER LANDING FORCES12
LANDING CRAFT TYPES14
LANDING CRAFT CARRIER24
TRANSPORT TYPES25
LANDING CRAFT STOWAGE26
EQUIPMENT28
AIRCRAFT33
This is a portrait of the Imperial Japanese Navy at the height of its power during the Second World War, as seen by U.S. Naval Intelligence. Originally compiled as a guide to recognition for Allied forces, it takes the form of a concise encyclopedia of Japanese warships from battleships and aircraft carriers to landing craft and auxiliaries each class or ship comprehensively illustrated and described.
The naval battles of the Pacific War were titanic, with large numbers of warships in action on each side. Throughout the war, there were many fleets, squadrons and battle groups at sea at any one time; it was therefore vital that a ship spotted on the horizon or from an aircraft should be recognized at once as friend or foe. This book was prepared with that end in mind, to be carried on patrol and in action by U.S. warships.
The result, however, is much more than a mere identification manual; in effect it is a pictorial encyclopedia of the Japanese Navy. With more than 2,000 illustrations, the pictorial content makes this the most comprehensive one-volume visual account of the Japanese Navy ever published.
Each of the major warships and each class of the lesser vessels is shown in photographs of the real thing and/or shots of beautifully made models. For the more significant ships, there are multiple views, demonstrating the appearance of the ship when seen from various angles and from the air; and each is also depicted in a tinted set of profile and plan drawings. A data table for each class lists the vital statistics, including displacement, dimensions, armament, speed, endurance, machinery, etc., and there is also a special section detailing the tactics and organization of Japanese landing operations.
This volume has been reproduced from the formerly restricted, official handbook, and accurately portrays the U.S. Navy's view of its Pacific opponent at the mid-point of the war. A new Introduction by A. D. Baker III, Editor of the English-language edition of Combat Fleets of the World places the book in its correct historical perspective.
Companion volumes in this format, both featuring an Introduction by A. D. Baker III:
U.S. NAVAL VESSELS, 1943
A comprehensive overview of the U.S. Fleet at the period when it was beginning to expand into the vast armada that ultimately overwhelmed the enemy forces at sea. The complete range of ships and craft is illustrated with line drawings and photographs, from 800-foot battleships to quarter-ton amphibious jeeps. With basic data and recognition features and more than 900 illustrations.
ALLIED LANDING CRAFT OF WORLD WAR TWO
This is a reprint of the wartime U.S. Naval Intelligence manual describing the landing ships, craft, barges, vehicle, personnel and tank landing craft, support and command craft, amphibious vehicles and supply and repair craft used by the U.S., British and Australian forces in World War Two during the 'Torch' landings in North Africa, those in Sicily and Italy, D-Day in Normandy and the U.S. island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific. With extensive data tables, detailed line drawings and more than 350 photographs.
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