Table of Contents

Introduction
Design and development of the IJN carrier
Classes of carrier – including individual names and their background, specific design and construction, wartime modifications, operational history, evaluation, principal armament, radar sytem, and aircraft
Bibliography
Color plate commentary
Index

About the Author

Mark Stille is a retired commander in the US Navy and author of numerous Osprey books focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in Naval Intelligence. He has published wargames, including some concerning Japanese Aircraft Carriers, and devotes much of his time to researching the IJN and the vessels they used.

Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware – armor, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles for Osprey’s New Vanguard series.

Reviews

"Though it only has 48 pages, the book works well with what is has as it provides some impressive information about all of the carriers (some of it, which may impress those that have researched about the subject matter for a long time). This book is mainly for historians (mainly as a starting point for those wanting to learn more about the subject matter), collectors and modelers." --Andrew Nguyen, www.combinedfleet.com (July 2009)