Fighting Ships of World War Two 1937-1945. Volume III Japan (I. Gogin, A. Dashyan) / Боевые корабли Второй мировой войны 1937-1945. Том III. Япония (И. Гогин, А. Дашьян)

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This book, the third in the "Fighting ships of World War Two" series, contains reference information about all fighting ships and boats of Imperial Japanese Navy, served, built or ordered in days of the Second World War. Articles contain information about designing, building and service of all ships and their technical data and modernization. Texts are accompanied by many photos and side view drawings. The book also contains information about organization of IJN Navy, IJN ship-based airplanes and naval weapons.

Contents
Foreword
Japan. The first country entered the war
Abbreviations
Organization of Imperial Japanese Navy during the World War Two
Order of Battle of Imperial Japanese Navy on December 8 th, 1941
Battleships and battlecruisers
Aircraft carriers
Seaplane tenders and aircraft transports
Cruisers
Destroyers and torpedo boats
Escort destroyers
Submarines
Escort and patrol ships
Riverine and coastal forces
Mine warfare ships
Amphibious warfare ships
Miscellaneous vessels, intended for combat support
Ship-based aircraft
Naval weapons