: It tracks the shift from purchasing foreign ships to the "Made in Japan" self-reliance achieved by the late 1920s. Reader Resources
The text is supplemented with technical data and historical context to aid comprehension: Kaigun : Strategy, Tactics, and Technology in t...
The book's central thesis argues that the IJN was institutionally geared toward rather than sustaining a long-term war. : It tracks the shift from purchasing foreign
The definitive guide on this subject is by David C. Evans and Mark R. Peattie. This landmark work, published by the U.S. Naval Institute , provides a comprehensive analysis of the IJN’s development from its inception to the brink of World War II. Core Themes & Strategic Insights Evans and Mark R
: By 1941, the IJN possessed the world's most potent offensive naval air arm, though it was still secondary to the battleship-focused Combined Fleet in the minds of many leaders.