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OverviewThe Imperial Japanese Navy went to war with 17 light cruisers and another three cruiser-sized training ships. Of these, most were 5,500-ton ships designed to act as destroyer squadron flagships. This made them much different in capabilities and mission from their American counterparts. During the war, the Japanese built another five light cruisers, all but one of which maintained the design premise of being able to serve as destroyer squadron flagships. During the war, Japanese light cruisers were active throughout the Pacific performing many missions in addition to their flagship duties. Mark Stille continues Osprey's coverage of the IJN of WWII with this concise and complete study of all 25 ships, from their design and development to their ultimate fates. Detailed Osprey artwork and rare period photographs from the Fukui collection held in Kure, Japan illustrate this discussion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark Stille (Author) , Paul Wright (Illustrator)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 187 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.195kg ISBN: 9781849085625ISBN 10: 1849085625 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 20 February 2012 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction * Japanese naval strategy and the role of the light cruiser * Japanese light cruiser tactics * Japanese light cruiser design and development and impact of the Washington and London Naval Treaties * Japanese light cruiser weapons * Japanese light cruiser radar * The Light Cruiser Classes (Tenryu Class, Tama Class, Nagara Class, Sendai Class, Yubari Class, Agano Class, Oyodo Class, Katori Class) * Analysis and ConclusionReviewsAn excellent book on a fascinating subject and one that I am positive you will find to be of interest. It is a book that will be pulled from the shelves time after time and one I can highly recommend to you. <br>--Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness<br><br> Another excellent overview from Osprey Publishing, Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941-45 outlines the development and operations of all 25 ships during the Second World War. <br>--David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com An excellent book on a fascinating subject and one that I am positive you will find to be of interest. It is a book that will be pulled from the shelves time after time and one I can highly recommend to you. - Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness Another excellent overview from Osprey Publishing, Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941-45 outlines the development and operations of all 25 ships during the Second World War. --David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com An excellent book on a fascinating subject and one that I am positive you will find to be of interest. It is a book that will be pulled from the shelves time after time and one I can highly recommend to you. --Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness Another excellent overview from Osprey Publishing, Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941 45 outlines the development and operations of all 25 ships during the Second World War. David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com An excellent book on a fascinating subject and one that I am positive you will find to be of interest. It is a book that will be pulled from the shelves time after time and one I can highly recommend to you. Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness An excellent book on a fascinating subject and one that I am positive you will find to be of interest. It is a book that will be pulled from the shelves time after time and one I can highly recommend to you. --Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness Another excellent overview from Osprey Publishing, Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941 45 outlines the development and operations of all 25 ships during the Second World War. --David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com Author InformationMark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in history from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 30 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He is also the author of several wargames. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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