Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941–45 (New Vanguard #187)

Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941–45 (New Vanguard #187)

Mark Stille, Paul Wright (Illustrator)
$20.00
Publication Date: February 21st, 2012
Publisher:
Osprey Publishing
ISBN:
9781849085625
Pages:
48

Description

Like their heavy cruiser brethren, the light cruisers built by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the build-up to WWII paid little more than lip service to the international naval treaties that were intended to keep the naval powers on a level playing field. The eight classes of light cruiser developed by the IJN were fast, well-armed, and technologically superior to the fleets the Allied powers could bring to bear. Serving with distinction across the Pacific Theatre, the IJN's light cruisers were committed to such actions as Midway and Leyte Gulf. Mark Stille continues Osprey's coverage of the IJN of WWII, with this concise and complete study of all 25 ships of the 8 light cruisers classes, from their design and development through to their ultimate fates. Detailed Osprey artwork and rare period photographs from the Fukui collection held in Kure, Japan, illustrate this discussion and provide great visual references for some of the most advanced naval vessels of WWII.

About the Author

Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.

Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul's art has illustrated the works of Patrick O'Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in many corporate and private collections all over the world. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey.

Praise for Imperial Japanese Navy Light Cruisers 1941–45 (New Vanguard #187)

“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

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