Soryu, Hiryu, and Unryu-Class Aircraft Carriers

Ahlberg, Lengerer. Drawing from original Japanese photos and specifications, this title examines the design, production, and operation of the S?ry? and Hiry? carriers, as well as the lesser-known ships of the Unry? class. The Imperial Japanese Navy scheduled the development of 45 aircraft carriers from 1918 to 1943 and commissioned twenty-five of them between 1922 and 1944. 128 pages, 145 B&W photos, 9"x 9", hardcover.