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Shokaku-Class Aircraft Carriers - In the Imperial Japanese Navy During World War II

By: Schiffer Publishing

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Naval (Schiffer Publishing)

MSRP old price: $24.99


Product Info

Title
Shokaku-Class Aircraft Carriers - In the Imperial Japanese Navy During World War II
Category
Author
Hans Lengerer, Lars Ahlberg
Publish Year
2023
Pages
128
Dimensions
9.25x9.25x.75"
NKG Part #
2148066381
Type
Hardcover

Description

The aircraft carriers of the Shokaku class are generally regarded as being the most-successful carriers designed by the Imperial Japanese Navy. They became operational just prior to the Pearl Harbor attack in December 1941, and their combat records are impressive. Compared with the preceding aircraft carrier designs, they represented a great design leap, combining excellent striking power with good protection. Even by the US Navy these ships were rated highly. During the Pacific War the two ships of the class participated in all carrier battles with the exception of Midway, Shokaku being lost in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and Zuikaku off Cape EngaƱo (Battle of Leyte Gulf) in 1944. This is the history of their design and construction, and it relies heavily on Japanese source material and includes numerous photos and drawings.