Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces: Uniforms and equipment 1932-45 (Men-at-Arms) - Softcover

Nila, Gary; Rolfe, Robert A.

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9781846031007: Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces: Uniforms and equipment 1932-45 (Men-at-Arms)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1846031001 ISBN 13: 9781846031007
Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The spearhead of Japan's assault landing operations both in China pre-Pearl Harbor, and in US and British territory post-Pearl Harbor, was provided by the Special Naval Landing Forces - 12 numbered battalion-size Imperial Japanese Navy units. They garrisoned a number of the islands which the US Marines then had to re-claim in some of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War of World War II (1939-1945). These included the infamous battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the elite force which has never before been examined in such detail in English, covering weapons and equipment as well as uniform and insignia.

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About the Authors

Gary Nila is a former Los Angeles Police Officer and FBI Special Agent who now works as an investigator with Northrop Grumman Corp. Air Combat Systems. He has been a collector of World War II Japanese military uniforms and equipment for over 30 years, but specializes in researching and collecting Japanese naval flight equipment and dress. He has interviewed many former IJN pilots including Saburo Sakai, Sudamu Komaichi, and Masajiro Kawato. Gary lives in Lakewood, California.

Robert A Rolfe, who retired after 37 years with the US Postal Service, has collected World War II Japanese militaria for more than 45 years, specializing for the past 25 years in the Special Naval Landing Forces. Robert lives in Burbank, CA.

CHRISTA HOOK began her illustrating career in 1986, after studying under her father Richard Hook. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television. She has established herself as one of Osprey's most popular artists, having illustrated multiple series titles. Her illustrations combine the historian's attention to detail with the artist's sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide. Christa lives and works in East Sussex, England.

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Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1846031001
ISBN 13 
9781846031007
Binding
Paperback
Illustrator
Hook Christa
Number of pages
48
Rating
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