The Aircraft Carrier Hiryu

This book is a must-have for anyone interested in Japanese aircraft carriers, World War II, or naval history.
A detailed study of the Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu, which took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor and was sunk at Midway, is presented in this book. It includes line drawings, full-color artwork, internal reconstructions, and 3D illustrations of every detail of the ship. Built in the late 1930s, Hiryu participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor and most of Japan's operations in the early Pacific War. Stefan Draminski's research and 3D illustration techniques provide the most comprehensive examination of Hiryu ever published.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A comprehensive and meticulously researched examination of a Japanese aircraft carrier that played a significant role in the attack on Pearl Harbor before being sunk at Midway. This remarkable book is lavishly illustrated with a plethora of line drawings, full-color artwork depicting the ship's journey throughout its career, detailed internal reconstructions of deck layouts, and stunning 3D illustrations that showcase every intricate detail of the vessel, from its rigging to its aircraft to its anchors. Authored by Stefan Draminski, a leading expert on the subject, this is the most comprehensive study of the Hiryu ever published. Drawing on his extensive research and employing his renowned 3D illustration techniques, the book provides a detailed reconstruction and analysis of this iconic carrier. It includes a comprehensive set of meticulously drawn line drawings accompanied by fully descriptive keys, complemented by vibrant full-color 3D artwork. Furthermore, the book is enriched with technical details, photographs, and a concise history of the ship's construction and service, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Weight: 1784g
Dimension: 261 x 248 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472840264