Sunburst

Peattie, M.R.: 2001 London, hardcover with dust jacket, 364 pages. Illustrated with photos, maps and detailed drawings. Mark R. Peattie traces the development of Japanese naval aviation from its origins through its expansion into a formidable force by the eve of the Pacific War, detailing its strategy, tactics, technology, and operational history, especially during the campaign over China from 1937 to 1941. It also examines the strengths and weaknesses of the naval air service, concluding with its eventual destruction by 1944, and includes extensive appendices on personnel, aircraft, and bases, providing a comprehensive background to Japan's naval air power before World War II. ISBN 9781861761941 In very good condition