001 JAPANESE COMBINED FLEET 1941-42: The IJN at Its Zenith, Pearl Harbor to Midway

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Profile of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Combined Fleet during 1941-42 period of expansion and constant victories ended at the Battle of Midway, after which the Combined Fleet was forced onto the defensive. Details the qualities and importance of IJN leadership, logistics, naval infrastructure, and Japan's shipbuilding capability, and gives an account and analysis of the IJN's combat performance during these crucial months - not just in the famous carrier battles, but also exploring lesser-known elements such as IJN amphibious forces and land-based aviation.