JAPANESE BOMBERS
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Prix régulier 25,00 € TTC 6%
64 pages - 1969 - Used, Good condition
This fine book, which contains photographs and illustrated profiles, tells the history of various Japanese bombers during the Second World War.
Characteristics
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Book cover finish |
Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
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Condition |
Used, very good condition |
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Number of pages |
64 |
| Published date |
1969 |
| Language |
English |
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Collection / Series |
MEN AND MACHINES |
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Size |
22 x 26 x 1 cm |
| Author | René J. Francillon |
| Editor | Hylton Lacy Publishers Ltd |
Description
Carrying the brunt of air operations against the Allies during the Pacific War, the Imperial Japanese Navy had developed an efficient air arm which blazed the trail for the conquering Nipponese forces. Despite the fact that in December 1941 this Service was known to operate ten aircraft carriers capable of embarking 620 aircraft and to have land - based bombers capable of transoceanic raids, the Allies ignored its potential striking power : the Americans kept their battleships neatly aligned at Pearl Harbor whilst the British sailed their H.M.S. Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse without air cover. Within a week of the start of hostilities the aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy had achieved complete air superiority from Malaya to Hawaii. The strength and versatility of the Naval Air Arm at the outbreak of the Second World War was the result of long - term planning which spanned the years between the two great world wars. It is therefore desirable to provide an objective evaluation of the design, achievements and shortcomings of some of the most famous bomber aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1939 - 1945.
