WWII WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy War Preparations Vol.1 Senshi Sosho 1969 For Sale

Japanese Official Military History Primary Source Document: \"Senshi Sosho - Kaigun Gun Senbi Vol. 1\" (海軍軍戦備) – Imperial Japanese Navy War Preparations Through November 1941 – Published 1969 by Asagumo Shimbunsha w/ Original Slipcase & Fold-Out ChartsThank you for visiting my listing. This is an exceptionally rare, highly valuable original 1969 Japanese edition of the legendary \"Senshi Sosho: Kaigun Gun Senbi Vol. 1\" (戦史叢書 compiled officially by the War History Office of Japan\'s Defense Agency [shopping].[The Definitive Holy Grail for WWII / WW2 Naval Historians & Researchers]For serious international researchers, Pacific War scholars, model builders, and premium Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) collectors, the Senshi Sosho (戦史叢書) series represents the absolute zenith of historical military records [shopping]. Commissioned directly by the Japanese government, this monumental series is widely recognized as the single most authoritative primary reference asset concerning the military operations and mobilization of Imperial Japan [shopping].This specific Volume 1 provides a staggering, line-by-line internal examination of the development, construction, and strategic preparation of the Imperial Japanese Navy leading directly up to November 1941, just days before the outbreak of the Pacific War [shopping].Featured highly detailed contents in this volume include:Imperial Japanese Navy organizational matrices and high-level strategic planningOfficial naval construction and capital ship armament programsComprehensive technical data on Battleships (including Yamato-class eras), Cruisers, Destroyers, Submarines, and auxiliary vessels [shopping]Extensive naval aviation development, pilot training, and aircraft production statsFleet organization charts and detailed wartime mobilization dataHistoric black-and-white photographic plates of major warships, aircraft (such as the Type 96 land-based attack aircraft and Zero fighter), and senior naval commanders [shopping]Numerous massive, large-format fold-out reference charts, mobilization tables, and statistical diagrams Details]Series Title: 戦史叢書 / Senshi Sosho (Official Japanese Military History Series) [shopping]Volume Title: Kaigun Gun Senbi Volume 1 / Japanese Navy War Preparations Vol. 1 (海軍軍戦備)Subtitle: Through November 1941 Date: December 1969 (Showa 44 Original First Print Era) [shopping]Publisher: Asagumo Shimbunsha (朝雲新聞社)Compiled By: War History Office, Japan Defense Agency (防衛庁防衛研修所戦史室) [shopping]Language: Japanese Text (Highly technical reference with multi-page visual inserts)Presentation: Heavy cloth hardcover binding with its original protective clear vinyl wrapper and its thick gray cardboard protective slipcase.[Condition Details]Genuine pre-owned vintage condition showing an honest, attractive Showa-era library patina. The internal primary hardcover book and its magnificent text block remain in beautiful shape—exceptionally clean, tight, and completely free from major tears, heavy water damage, or loose leaves. All specialized fold-out reference charts and tables are completely intact and readable as shown. The thick outer protective cardboard slipcase exhibits standard vintage age-related foxing (brown spots), shelf wear, surface discoloration, edge rubbing, and corner bumping from safe multi-generational preservation [shopping]. The loose clear vinyl jacket shows normal storage waviness. Shipped exactly as shown in the photos. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact condition before purchasing.[Educational/Historical Disclaimer]This item is sold strictly as a historical reference and collectible book. It does not promote, support, or glorify any ideology, war, violence, or political movement.

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