Description: Sunburst by Mark R. Peattie A sequel to the Peattie/Evans prize-winning work "Kaigun", this book shows the rise of Japanese naval aviation from its genesis in 1909 to its thunderbolt capability on the eve of the Pacific War. In the process of explaining the navys strengths and weaknesses, it provides an account of Japans naval air campaign over China from 1937 to 1941. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This acclaimed sequel to the Peattie/Evans prize-winning work, "Kaigun", illuminates the rise of Japanese naval aviation from its genesis in 1909 to its thunderbolt capability on the eve of the Pacific War. In the process of explaining the navys essential strengths and weaknesses, the book provides the most detailed account available in English of Japans naval air campaign over China from 1937 to 1941. A final chapter analyzes the utter destruction of Japanese naval air power by 1944. Peattie traces the development of the Imperial Navys land-based air power as well as the evolution of its carrier forces. He also treats the salient aspects of Japans naval air service: training, personnel, tactics, doctrine, technology, and industrial base. In doing so, Peattie combines data found in previous handbooks with important new information derived from Japanese-language sources. The book includes extensive appendices, detailed drawings and data on Japanese carriers and naval aircraft, and information on Japanese naval air bases and land-based air groups as of 7 December 1941. Author Biography Mark R. Peattie is the author, co-author, and co-editor of many books, including the award-winning Kaigun: Strategy, Tactics, and Technology in the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1887-1941. coauthored with the late David Evans. Review "A must-have for any serious scholar of the Pacific War. - Air & Space An illuminating roadmap following the rise of Japanese naval aviation from its inception in 1909 to its devastating capability on the eve of the Pacific war. - Sea Power Undoubtedly one of the most important books concerning World War II to appear in the last decade. - The Hook" Details ISBN159114664X Author Mark R. Peattie Short Title SUNBURST Language English ISBN-10 159114664X ISBN-13 9781591146643 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Naval Institute Press Place of Publication Annopolis Country of Publication United States Birth 1930 Subtitle The Rise of Japanese Naval Air Power, 1909-1941 DOI 10.1604/9781591146643 AU Release Date 2007-04-01 NZ Release Date 2007-04-01 Pages 392 Publisher Naval Institute Press DEWEY 359.94095209 Illustrations 20 photographs, 6 maps Audience General UK Release Date 2013-09-30 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-09-30 US Release Date 2013-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159354767;
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ISBN-13: 9781591146643
Book Title: Sunburst
Item Height: 179 mm
Item Width: 254 mm
Author: Mark R. Peattie
Publication Name: Sunburst: the Rise of Japanese Naval Air Power, 1909-1941
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Subject: Government, History
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Textbook
Number of Pages: 392 Pages
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