ePub Behind Palace Doors: My Service As the Queen Mother's Equerry by Major Colin Burgess; Paul Carter in History

Description

The Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II possessed the most technologically advanced and varied submarine fleet in the world. Ranging from the largest pre-nuclear submarines in the world to manned torpedoes; with the fastest combat vessels and midget submarines operating alongside craft capable of carrying floatplane bombers; the fleet should have been an awe-inspiring and highly effective force. Yet; despite playing a crucial scouting role and being equipped with the best torpedoes available; the Japanese submarine fleet was surprisingly ineffective.With unique color plates; Mark Stille highlights the technical details of this diverse fleet; including the design successes and operational errors as well as investigating the underlying causes behind the failures of one of the greatest naval forces in the Pacific.