A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42

Name: A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42
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By Nicholas Millman

Series: Aircraft of the Aces

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A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42 by Nicholas Millman delves into the history of the Japanese A6M Zero fighter aircraft during the early years of World War II. The book examines the pilots who flew these remarkable planes, highlighting their strategies and battles across the Pacific. Combining technical details with personal accounts, it offers a vivid narrative of aerial warfare from the perspective of Japan's renowned fighter aces.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in military aviation history, specifically focusing on Japanese fighter pilots and aircraft from the early stages of World War II. You'll find a detailed exploration of the legendary fighter plane and the skilled pilots who flew it, offering both historical insight and technical details.

A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42

Fully illustrated study of the famous Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen in the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force (IJNAF) campaigns between 1940-1943, focusing on the A6M2 and A6M2-N floatplane fighter variants.

Fully illustrated study of the famous Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen in the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force (IJNAF) campaigns between 1940-1942, focusing on the A6M2 fighter variants of the 4th and Tainan Kokutai.

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The Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen was Japan’s Spitfire. In continuous development and operational service from the time of the Sino-Japanese War in 1940 to the end of the Pacific War in 1945, it is held in almost mythical awe, similar to Britain’s legendary fighter aircraft.

At the time of its operational debut, the fighter’s design features offered the revolutionary combination of an all-round vision canopy, cannon armament, and a jettisonable drop tank, giving it phenomenal range. Together with the flying and tactical proficiency of superbly trained pilots, this made the Zero-sen a true strategic fighter, spearheading Japan’s offensive in the Pacific. It was also the mount of a plethora of successful and flamboyant naval aces engaged in both sea and land campaigns.

A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42 covers the use of the A6M2 variant from its debut in China to the Solomons Campaign, and also tells the story of the A6M2 fighter aces of the 4th and Tainan Kokutai.

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A6M Zero-sen Aces 1940-42 is highly recommended for enthusiasts and historians interested in the early years of the Zero-sen pilots, particularly around the time of Pearl Harbor. It is considered essential for modelers and students seeking detailed insights into this aspect of military history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472821447

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: Illustrated throughout with colour artwork and black and white photos

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ronnie Olsthoorn
Cover design or artwork by Ronnie Olsthoorn

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 334g

Pages: 96

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Education & Reference History & Military Military History Nicholas Millman Non-Fiction Series: Aircraft of the Aces

About the Author

Nicholas Millman is one of Britain’s leading researchers of Japanese military aviation. He is the author of three previous Aircraft of the Aces titles for Osprey, and in addition to publishing articles in specialist journals and supporting the research of other authors, he runs his own website dedicated to the subject which attracts visitors from 195 countries. He is a member of Pacific Air War History Associates, an international group of authors and researchers working in this field. Having spent much of his working life in the Far East, he has an abiding interest in the history of military aviation in that part of the world, and first-hand knowledge of the geography, languages and people. He lives in Bury St Edmonds.

Ronnie Olsthoorn was born and raised in the Netherlands, where he studied aeronautical engineering. After graduating he chose to become a professional artist and soon moved to the UK. Currently a freelancer, Ronnie has created artwork for 15 computer games and even more aviation books. His work has also appeared in forensic air crash visualisations and numerous aviation and digital arts magazines. He lives in Voorschoten, Netherlands.