The Aircraft Carrier Hiryu by Stefan Draminski (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Aircraft Carrier Hiryu by Stefan Draminski A uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway. Hiryu was an aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1930s. Her aircraft supported the Japanese invasion of French Indochina in mid-1940 and during the first month of the Pacific War, she took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Wake Island. She supported the conquest of the Dutch East Indies in January 1942 and her aircraft bombed Darwin, Australia, and continued to assist in the Dutch East Indies campaign. In April, Hiryu s aircraft helped sink two British heavy cruisers and several merchant ships during the Indian Ocean raid. After a brief refit, Hiryu and three other fleet carriers of the First Air Fleet participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942. After bombarding American forces on the atoll, the carriers were attacked by aircraft from Midway and the carriers USS Enterprise , Hornet , and Yorktown . Dive bombers from Yorktown and Enterprise crippled Hiryu and set her afire. She was scuttled the following day after it became clear that she could not be salvaged. The loss of Hiryu and three other IJN carriers at Midway was a crucial strategic defeat for Japan and contributed significantly to the Allies ultimate victory in the Pacific. Drawing on new research and technology, this edition is the most comprehensive examination of Hiryu ever published. It includes a complete set of detailed line drawings with fully descriptive keys and full-color 3D artwork, supported by technical details, photographs, and text on the building of the ship and a record of the ships service history. Author Biography Stefan Draminski is an illustrator and naval historian. He has developed a technique for creating breathtakingly realistic 3D models of ships which can be taken apart to create almost infinite details of the ships. Table of Contents IntroductionTechnical DescriptionHistoryPrimary ViewsThe Drawings:A General arrangementsB Hull structureC SuperstructureD RigE ArmamentF FittingsG AircraftH Boats Review I have seen similar books with 3D artwork before, but nothing has come close the sheer detail and quantity to be found in this one. Simply stunning book. -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene *Stefan Draminski has done an incredible job of creating a coherent set of ships plans, drawing on original documents from the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, as well as providing a potted history of Japanese carrier development and the career of Hiryu herself. -- Joe Coles * HushKit Magazine *An excellent and detailed guide -- Duncan Evans * The Armourer Magazine *Draminski has ably put together a book that is highly detailed but accessible -- James Bosbotinis * The Naval Review * Promotional A uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Review Quote Stefan Draminski has done an incredible job of creating a coherent set of ships plans, drawing on original documents from the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, as well as providing a potted history of Japanese carrier development and the career of Hiryu herself. Promotional "Headline" A uniquely detailed study of a Japanese aircraft carrier that took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, before being sunk at Midway. Feature This book adds the first aircraft carrier to the re-launched Anatomy of a Ship series with superbly executed line drawings, contemporary photographs, a wealth of newly researched material and supplemented by superb 3D full-colour illustrations. Details ISBN1472840267 Author Stefan Draminski Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1472840267 ISBN-13 9781472840264 Format Hardcover Audience General/Trade Imprint Osprey Publishing Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2022-07-07 Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-07-07 NZ Release Date 2022-07-07 UK Release Date 2022-07-07 Pages 336 Series Anatomy of The Ship Illustrations More than 600 line artworks and plans and 300 full-colour artworks. DEWEY 623.82550952 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161571593;

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