The Essence of Failure [Japanese]

By Kazutoshi Hando

Delving into the internal conflicts within the Imperial Japanese Navy, discussing the rivalry between the Battleship Faction and the Aviation Faction, the influence of the Imperial Family on naval policy, and the tragic decisions made by admirals during key battles. The authors examine the glory and limitations of the navy from the Battle of Japan Sea to the kamikaze attacks on Yamato, shedding light on the real faces of the admirals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4620210730
• ISBN13: 9784620210735
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Mainichi Shimbun Publishing