Naval battles of a very large scale, fought between japanese clans and involving more than warships, are recorded from the 12th century. Dave a battle history of the imperial japanese navy is a very different book to kaigun. The imperial japanese navy in world war ii 19411945 navy not a narrativetype monograph, but a valuable reference work showing organizations and reorganizations of the japanese navy during world war ii. Budgetmaximizing behavior, the imperial japanese navy and the origins of the pacific war. Paul s dull the first nonjapanese language battle history of the imperial japanese navy in world war ii to recount the war in the pacific as the japanese saw and officially recorded it. This title covers the 12 japanese battleships that saw service between 1941 and 1945, including the mighty yamato. For a list of ships of its successor, the japan maritime selfdefense force, see list of active japan maritime selfdefense force ships and list of combatant ship classes. It involved ships from the imperial japanese navy and the chinese beiyang fleet. The battle took place just off the coast of the midway islands which is known to be the midway point between hawaii and japan. Nov 12, 20 for almost 20 years, more than 200 reels of microfilmed japanese naval records remained in the custody of the u. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 19411945. The evaluation of training of the entire british army suggested that training is of a low level. Interwar 19181941 shanghai 1932 second sinojapanese war 19371945. Contentsshow by war boshin war 18681869 naval battle of awa, 28 january 1868.
A battle history of the imperial japanese navy 1941 1945. Evaluation of information would reside within the navys war plans. The following are some of the battles of the imperial japanese navy. Each class is considered in light of its design and construction, its armament and wartime modifications. Imperial japanese navy history imperial japanese navy nihon kaigun was the naval branch of imperial japanese military forces from 1868 to 1945.
But what if the battle of midway had gone right for the japanese. On this date, the imperial japanese navy formed the first air fleet, composed of all seven of japans fleet and light carriers. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy 19411945. Dull using japaneselanguage sources, it is not, however, the most comprehensive source of information and insight about the role of the imperial japanese navy in the. Japapanese reformers decided that japan must have a modern navy. By the tradition at the time, the emperor was so far above the actual management of the government, that while he was technically the head of state, and could be expected to obey, the tradition was that he only express his pleasure or displeasure with the governments policies in the most. At the time, with 474 aircraft, the first air fleet was the single most powerful grouping of naval aviation power in the world. A reappraisal of us intelligence prior to the pacific war dtic. The imperial japanese navy in the pacific war pulls from many of ospreys bestselling books on the subject in addition to the most recent research on the subject, including many sources from japan, and is the most recent and accurate book on this fascinating force. Imperial japanese navy submarines 194145 osprey publishing. The imperial japanese navy in the pacific war osprey.
Naval battle of hakodate, may 1869 imperial navy victory over the remnants of the shoguns navy of the republic of ezo. Dull, a former japanese language officer in the marine corps turned academic, wrote this book in 1977, and it is a testimony to its importance. Home military history, 1900 1939 imperial japanese navy. The imperial japanese navy ijn is a recurring antagonist organization from the 1940 series, based on the real navy which existed up until the end of world war ii.
The imperial japanese navy in the pacific war osprey publishing. The campaign that was about to unfold would reflect these disparities in full measure. Dull using japanese language sources, it is not, however, the most comprehensive source of information and insight about. List of ships of the imperial japanese navy wikipedia. The imperial japanese navy had patrolled the south china sea and had gone as far as the indian ocean, but there were no more major battles. The new imperial navy helped japan seize its first colony from chinaformoisa taiwan 1895.
Imperial japans naval contributions to the first world. The imperial japanese navy, or ijn, was the navy of the empire of japan from 1869 to 1947, in that year the ijn was dissolved after their loss in world war ii. Development of the imperial japanese navy battle cruiser. This is an antiship ballistic missile that has a maximum range exceeding 1,450 kilometres 900 mi. Naval actions against german interests in the fareast, in particular the capture of the tsingtao peninsula. The drop in ship orders coincided with a narrowing of japanese naval operations, which reflects the pushback by the united states navy as the war progressed. Budgetmaximizing behavior, the imperial japanese navy. The japan maritime selfdefense force jmsdf was formed after the dissolution of the ijn. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 1941. For almost 20 years, more than 200 reels of microfilmed japanese naval records remained in the custody of the u. The russojapanese war was selected as the starting point because japanese naval leaders focused on the lessons of 1905 when planning for war against the united states. Other articles where imperial japanese navy is discussed.
Damage from the battle of santa cruz was repaired at yokosuka navy yard and completed in march 1943. World war ii armed forces orders of battle and organizations. The most fundamental was that just as the russojapanese war had been decided by the naval battle of tsushima may 2728, 1905, the war against the united states would be decided by a single decisive naval battle or kantai kessen. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 194145. Lists, by name, each combatant and noncombatant vessel sunk or heavily damaged, including the location of the sinking and the cause. Pdf imperial japanese navy battleships 1941 45 download. This unique book draws on those sources and others to tell the story of the pacific war from the viewpoint of the japanese. Kaigun details what it says it does on the cover, while dulls book which isnt dull, at least if. A veritable compendium of surface naval engagements that have been revisited by mr. Former marine corps officer and asian scholar paul dull focuses. Dull this is a sort of book that you require currently. The following is the list of ships of the imperial japanese navy for the duration of its existence, 18681945. Former marine corps officer and asian scholar paul dull focuses on the major surface engagements of the. The navy provided much of the air support for operations in the first few years of.
In particular, the experience of the imperial japanese navy ijn in the first world war has received relatively little attention, especially with regard to its contributions late in the conflict. Dull and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. At the time, with 474 aircraft, the first air fleet was the single most powerful grouping of. Battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 194145 dull, paul s.
List of battles of the imperial japanese navy wikipedia. First sinojapanese war 18941895 battle of pungdo first naval battle of the. So as the war went on, the quality of aviators and sailors reaching the fleet diminished, while the reverse happened with the u. It was supported by imperial japanese navy air service for aircraft and airstrike operation. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. Kaigun details what it says it does on the cover, while dulls book which isnt dull, at least if youre into naval history. In the face of the running success enjoyed by the imperial japanese navy ijn as.
April 10, 1941 marked a pivotal moment in naval aviation history. American carriers destroyed enough landbased japanese planes to. Nippon kaigun, navy of the greater japanese empire was the navy of the empire of japan from 1868 until 1945, when it was dissolved following japans defeat and surrender in world war ii. Japanese military history received more detailed treatment in hanshi. Navy agreed that the formation of a joint committee to assess enemy naval and merchant shipping losses during world war ii would be desirable. Spennemann, hindcasting midway charles sturt university. Imperial japanese arny and navy uniforms and equipment. The first non japanese language battle history of the imperial japanese navy in world war ii to recount the war in the pacific as the japanese saw and officially recorded it. The first carrier battle campaign, oxford, uk, osprey publishing, 2009. The imperial japanese navy high command oranization 70. Naval institute, 1978 stille, mark, the coral sea 1942. What kind of training did imperial japanese navy sailors.
Japanese war the research examined the evolution of the imperial japanese navys culture until the outbreak of the pacific war. It took four years of brutal fighting to destroy this navy, which displayed some amazing battleships, submarines and destroyers. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 19411945 9780870210976 by dull, paul s. As in volume 1, paul wright provided excellent illustrations that permitted even those unschooled in warship design to understand the changes for each class of destroyer. This unique book based on hitherto unused japanese sources, tells the story of the pacific war from the viewpoint of the japanese themselves, focusing on. Dainippon teikoku kaigun help info navy of the greater japanese empire, or. Intelligence and the battles of coral sea, midway, and the aleutians. This was a remarkable turnaround for a navy that only began to modernize in 1868, although defeats inflicted on the russians and chinese in successive wars at the turn of the century gave a sense of the threat the ijn was. Battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 194145. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy will make a fine and intellectually stimulating addition to a military history collection. At the beginning of the pacific war, the strategy of the imperial japanese navy was underpinned by several key assumptions. Essentially, he had no role until he compelled the government to surrender at the end of the war. Battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 19411945. The decisive battle of the genpei war, and one of the most famous and important naval battles in premodern japanese history, was the 1185 battle of dannoura, which was fought between the fleets of the minamoto and taira clans.
Imperial japanese navy aircraft carrier kaga conducts air operations in 1937. Kaigun details what it says it does on the cover, while dulls bookmore a battle history of the imperial japanese navy is a very different book to kaigun. The imperial japanese navy in the pacific war general military. Much later it was the seas that permitted america to open the hermit kingdom 1853. It was the third largest navy in the world by 1920 behind the united states navy and british royal navy, and perhaps the most modern at the brink of world war ii. During world war ii the imperial japanese navy was at the forefront of submarine technology. Fellow, 1st military history research office, military history department, the. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 19411945 dull, paul s. The battle of imperial japanese navy attack on the united states of the world war ii. Imperial japanese navy order of battle 1941 news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message 1 order of battle.
You meant diaoyutai islands chinese senkaku islands japanese. The imperial japanese navy nihhon kaigun was constructed in steps from after the russo japanese war of 1905, until the formidable fighting force it was in 1941. If the battle of the philippine sea had played out differently, japans navy might have been decimated by june 1944. Order of the golden kite 7th class no ww2 naval awards have been identified many awards must have been made to the officers and men who took part in the often huge and in the early days, successful japanese navy operations throughout the pacific war. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy 1941 1945 by paul. Dull was a professor of history and political science at the university of oregon, where he taught from 1946 until 1973. Of the four major navies in the twentieth century royal, u. See more ideas about imperial japanese navy, battleship and navy ships. The japanese submarine fleet should have been an aweinspiring force but, despite. Imperial japanese navy order of battle 1941 wikipedia.
Naval battle of hakodate, may 1869 imperial navy victory over the remnants of the shogun s navy of the republic of ezo. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy 19411945 by. The imperial japanese navy of world war ii surpassed the allied and axis fleets in innovation and technology. The battle of imperial japanese navy attack on the united. World war ii military history books this button opens a dialog that displays additional images for this product with the option to zoom in or out. Besides support for imperial japanese army operations, the navy operations involved many landing operations by the special naval landing forces along the coasts and rivers of the republic of china, french indochina and along the yangtze river and its tributaries.
Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy by paul s. After that, training was carried out in japanese waters until july, before sailing to. Free pdf battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 194145, by paul s. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 19411945 by. Relationship between japanese imperial navy and army. Nippon kaigun, japanese navy was the navy of the empire of japan from 1868 until 1945, when it was dissolved following japans surrender in world war ii. This is not an essay in speculative history, attempting to outline how the pacific war would. The day the imperial japanese navy died by warfare history network key point. Development of the imperial japanese navy battle cruiser part 8 nachi class construction was started in showa 6, and the battle cruiser of the imperial navy became 16. Navy as their sailors and airmen began to see a rise in quality as the war dragged on. See more ideas about imperial japanese navy, battleship and naval history. By contrast, the japanese forces abda would face were finely honed and supported by vastly superior airpower. January 29, 2016 japans fearsome world war iiera zero fighter takes to the.
Japanese sailors from the imperial japanese naval squadron handle a turtle at taronga zoo, 28 january 1924 7237444796. It is reported that some ships were still used to bring back home soldiers after the ww2 end. However, the ijns strength quickly dissolved after the suffered many losses caused by the americans equally powerful navy. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 19411945, annapolis md, u. Lacroix and wellss monumental japanese cruisers of the pacific war gives detailed information on japanese fleet organization and other matters back at least to the turn of the century, the title notwithstanding.
The imperial japanese navy ijn, officially navy of empire of greater japan, also known as the japanese navy was the navy of empire of japan. Japans littleknown, but significant, role in world war i. It fielded the largest prenuclear submarines in the world, some capable of carrying floatplane bombers, which operated alongside fast combat vessels and midget submarines, all equipped with the best torpedoes available. At the beginning of the war the ijn had arguably the most powerful fleet of ships. Battles of the imperial japanese navy military wiki fandom. School of advanced military studies united states army command and general staff college fort leavenworth, kansas. This list also includes ships before the official founding of the navy and some auxiliary ships used by the army. The imperial japanese navy ijn was the third most powerful navy in the world at the start of world war ii, and came to dominate the pacific in the early months of the war.
The battle history of the imperial japanese navy lasted a mere 50 years. However, it is more complicated to find information regarding the specific order of battles, which includes. Buy a battle history of the imperial japanese navy 1941 1945 by paul s dull online at alibris. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 1941 1945. Imperial japanese navy combined fleet at time of pearl harbor attack in december 1941 there are several sources of information regarding the ships that composed the imperial japanese navy nihon kaigun at different time period. A battle history of the imperial japanese navy, 19411945 by paul s. Hoi4 imperial japanese navy order of battle december 1941. The paperback of the a battle history of the imperial japanese navy 1941 1945 by paul s.
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