A Battle History Of The Imperial Japanese Navy (1941-1945)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st GB. ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: glue/tape residue on endpapers.
From the thunderous opening salvos at Pearl Harbor to the desperate, suicidal defense of the Pacific, A Battle History of the Imperial Japanese Navy (1941–1945) presents a meticulously researched account of one of history's most formidable naval forces in its final, cataclysmic chapter. Paul S. Dull chronicles every major engagement fought by the Imperial Japanese Navy across four years of relentless Pacific warfare, from the stunning early triumphs at Midway's prelude and the Java Sea to the catastrophic losses at Leyte Gulf and the sinking of the mighty Yamato — reconstructing each battle with precision, tactical clarity, and unflinching detail. Drawing on Japanese-language primary sources rarely consulted by Western historians at the time of publication, Dull brings an exceptional level of authenticity to his analysis, illuminating the strategic decisions, command failures, and moments of extraordinary valor that defined Japan's naval war effort. Broader themes of imperial overreach, logistical collapse, and the decisive shift in Pacific air-sea power give the work a significance that extends well beyond the battlefield. For students of naval history and World War II alike, this authoritative volume remains an indispensable reference — and a sobering testament to how swiftly the tide of a war can turn.
Author: Paul S. Dull
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Patrick Stephens., Cambridge.,
Genre: WW2
Edition: 1st GB. ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: glue/tape residue on endpapers.
From the thunderous opening salvos at Pearl Harbor to the desperate, suicidal defense of the Pacific, A Battle History of the Imperial Japanese Navy (1941–1945) presents a meticulously researched account of one of history's most formidable naval forces in its final, cataclysmic chapter. Paul S. Dull chronicles every major engagement fought by the Imperial Japanese Navy across four years of relentless Pacific warfare, from the stunning early triumphs at Midway's prelude and the Java Sea to the catastrophic losses at Leyte Gulf and the sinking of the mighty Yamato — reconstructing each battle with precision, tactical clarity, and unflinching detail. Drawing on Japanese-language primary sources rarely consulted by Western historians at the time of publication, Dull brings an exceptional level of authenticity to his analysis, illuminating the strategic decisions, command failures, and moments of extraordinary valor that defined Japan's naval war effort. Broader themes of imperial overreach, logistical collapse, and the decisive shift in Pacific air-sea power give the work a significance that extends well beyond the battlefield. For students of naval history and World War II alike, this authoritative volume remains an indispensable reference — and a sobering testament to how swiftly the tide of a war can turn.