Motyka & Stach. This in-depth visual guide to the Imperial Japanese Navy's Akizuki-class destroyers - which were designed to fight larger ships, aircraft, and submarines - shows you those World War II vessels' details, from stem to stern and bilge keels to mast tops. You'll learn about their design and construction, general characteristics, armament and armor, propulsion, ship's boats, and service history. Includes pull-out, technical plans. 64 pages, 106 computer-generated illustrations, 8¼"x 11½", softcover.
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