All ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 1952-1998 Limited 500

by Takao Ishibashi

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ships 1952-1998 Takao Ishibashi - Rare 494p Item Details: Title: All Ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force: 1952–1998 (海上自衛隊全艦船・1952-1998) Author: Takao Ishibashi (石橋孝夫) Publication Year: 1999 (Heisei 11) Total Pages: 494 pages Rarity: Limited edition of only 500 copies printed. Language: Japanese text, but all data tables feature English bilingual notation (highly accessible for international researchers). Author's Preface & Overview (English Translation) "This volume features original ship diagrams, all meticulously drawn by the author, complete with precise shading. For the JMSDF vessels in particular, the ship names and hull numbers have been rendered based on rigorous historical verification. I take great pride in stating that these are among the most realistic and authentic ship diagrams ever published. Furthermore, rather than forcing a uniform scale across the entire book, the scales vary by page layout to ensure that large vessels are presented with maximum visual impact and impressive detail. Regarding the technical specifications, I felt that relying solely on publicly released specifications would be insufficient. Therefore, I made every effort to collect data that is normally classified or non-public. While some of these figures include calculated estimates, I believe the data obtained for vessels up to the Second Defense Build-up Plan (2nd DBP) possesses an exceptionally high degree of credibility. In particular, a sign

• Year: 1992
• Condition: Fine

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