Shokaku-Class Aircraft Carriers In the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II
Product code 9780764366512
Carrier
Series Legends of Naval Warfare
Publisher/Brand Schiffer
Author Hans Lengerer and Lars Ahlberg
Format 22 x 22 cm
No. Pages 128
Version Hard cover
Language English
Category Aviationbooks
Subcategory Military Aviation Books » Far East
Availability In stock
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The aircraft carriers of the Shōkaku 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, Shōkaku being lost in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and Zuikaku off Cape Engaño (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.
