Stille. During World War II, the IJN was at the forefront of submarine technology. It fielded the largest submarines in the world (some capable of carrying floatplane bombers), fast combat vessels, and midget submarines, all equipped with the best torpedoes available. But despite this, the fleet was surprisingly ineffective. Here, you'll get an up-close look at the astounding technical advances of these vessels - and learn about the wartime tactics responsible for their failure. 48 pages, 40 B&W photographs and 16 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. #0015417