IJN Heavy Cruisers
1941-45
by Mark Stille
illustrated by Paul Wright

reviewed by Timothy Dike


This new book from Osprey Publishing is an overview of the Japanese Heavies during the war years. This book covers design and history of the different CA's. The battles that featured these ships is covered highlighting their roles in the action. There are plenty of illustrations including cutaway drawings and plenty rendered plan and elevation views. The selection of photos is pretty good, but it would have been nice if they were reproduced in a larger size. 
Conclusions:

Osprey Publishing has as extensive line of Military theme books available for modeler and historian alike. This one will give you a good overview of the Japanese Heavy Cruisers and the role they played all in a soft cover 48 page format. This book is Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruisers 1941–45 ISBN: 9781849081481 with a price of  £9.99 or  $17.95 US. You can order directly online or at many of the better Online hobby stores. 


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