THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY by A.J.Watts & B.G.Gordon

griffiths · Post by **griffiths** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:24 am

Hi,
Can anyone tell me if this book is worth getting?
Thanks,
Mark Griffiths

Laurence Batchelor · Post by **Laurence Batchelor** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:41 am

Dear Mark,

Possibily the original bible in the West on the IJN.
I have 2 H/B versions I think Watt's original which he did by himself and is part of the Ian Allan series and has a red cover.

Then I have a larger, later H/B version which is blue and by both authors and in a protective slipcase.
This is the one I think you refer to.

Just don't expect up-to-date information, these books are old!
Also don't expect detailed plans as they have only simple line drawings.
There is a good scattering of photos say 1 per ship or ship class, data tables, dimensions etc.

Perhaps if your familiar with M.J. Whitley's naval encyclopaedias you will have an idea of the format?

Regards
LB

griffiths · Post by **griffiths** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:45 pm

Hi,
Thanks for the info.
Mark