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Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Carriers

Selected Photos from the Archives of the Kure Maritime Museum; The Best from the Collection of Shizuo Fukui's Photos of Japanese Warships
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Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Carriers provides a detailed history of the development and deployment of these vital naval vessels. The book explores their strategic importance in military operations, technological advancements, and the pivotal roles they played in historical conflicts. With expert analysis, it offers insights into the evolution of naval warfare and the impact of these carriers on global military strategy.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in naval history and military advancements. It delves into the evolution and strategic significance of aircraft carriers and seaplane carriers, providing detailed insights and historical context. Those fascinated by maritime warfare and technological innovation will likely find it a captivating read.

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Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Carriers

The Naval Institute Press will publish the much sought after six volumes of the Kure Maritime Museum's The Japanese Naval Warship Photo Album series. Originally published in Japan in 2005, each album contains photographs officially taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals.

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Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Carriers was originally published in Japan in 2005. Each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album series features official photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those captured by private individuals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781682474211

Publisher: Naval Institute Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Naval Institute Press

Illustration: 200 b-w photos

Contributors:

  • Edited by Kure Maritime Museum
  • Edited by Kazushige Todaka
  • Translated by Robert D Eldridge

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 295.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 1161g

Pages: 240

About the Author

The Kure Maritime Museum is located in Kure City, Hiroshima Province. It is also known as the Yamato Museum. The collection focuses on the people of Kure, culture and industries, primarily shipbuilding and steelmaking. The museum houses over 20,000 Imperial Japanese navy photos. Kazushige Todaka serves as Director of the Kure Maritime Museum. He is the coauthor of several books on the Japanese navy. Robert D. Eldridge is the author of dozens of books in English and Japanese on U.S.-Japanese relations, Okinawa and Japanese politics. He received a Ph.D. in political science from Kobe University. He resides with his family in Japan.

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