Zero
by Masatake Okumiya, Jiro Horikoshi
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This book, 'Zero!' by Masatake Okumiya and Jiro Horikoshi with Martin Caidin, provides a detailed account of the Japanese Zero fighter aircraft and its role in World War II. It explores the technical superiority and combat effectiveness of the Zero in the early stages of the Pacific War, highlighting the strategic and tactical successes of the Japanese military. The authors delve into the reasons behind Japan's initial dominance and subsequent failures, emphasizing the lack of understanding show more of total war and technological advancement compared to the Allies. The book is aimed at readers interested in military history and aviation, offering insights into the operational challenges and strategic decisions faced by both the Japanese and Allied forces during the war. show lessTags
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Masatake Okumiya became a member of Japan's air self-defense force after the war & was active as a historian until his death. (Bowker Author Biography)
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Ballantine Books (War 28305)
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Zero
- Alternate titles
- Zero: The story of Japan's air war in the Pacific — as seen by the enemy
- Original publication date
- 1956
- People/Characters
- Saburo Sakai; Isoroku Yamamoto; Masatake Okumiya
- Important places
- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA; Malaya; Coral Sea; Wake Island; Indian Ocean; Midway Atoll (show all 10); Aleutian Islands, Alaska, USA; Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands; Japan; United States of America
- Important events
- World War II (1939 | 1945); World War II, Pacific Theater (1941-12-07 | 1945-09-02)
- Dedication
- This book is dedicated to all the airmen who fought with, and fought against, the ZERO fighter.
- First words
- The Sino-Japanese Incident
At certain times in her history, economic, political, and other
implications have forced Japan into armed conflict with
neighboring countries. Although such action may be justi-
fled, th... (show all)e nature of war demands from the belligerent nation
a high cost in human lives, the drainage of natural resources,
and the "judgment of God." - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"It is easy to recognize the struggle which lies ahead for
Japan. I know what my country needs, but I have absolutely
no ideas as to how my people should meet their needs in the
future. Japan requires and must find those great and sincere
statesmen who can and will lead us to a future of peace and
guarantee a secure national existence."
Classifications
- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 940.544952 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- Military history of World War II Air operations Operations of specific countries
- LCC
- D792 .J3 .O38 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)
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- 163
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- Languages
- English, French, Russian
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 11
- ASINs
- 16
