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Neglected Skies: The Demise of British Naval Power in the Far East, 192242,Used
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Neglected Skies uses a reconsideration of the clash between the British Eastern Fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy's First Air Fleet in the Indian Ocean in April 1942 to draw a larger conclusion about declining British military power in the era. In this book, Angus Britts explores the end of British naval supremacy from an operational perspective. By primarily analyzing the evolution of British naval aviation during the interwar period, as well as the challenges that the peacetime Royal Navy was forced to confront, a picture emerges of a battle fleet that entered the war in September 1939 unready for combat.By examining the development of Japan's firststrike carrier battle group, the Kido Butai, Britts charts both the rise of Japan as a wartime power as well as the demise of the Royal Navy. Japan, by concentrating their six largest aircraftcarriers into a single strike force with stateoftheart aircraft, had taken a quantum leap forward in warfighting at sea. Simultaneously, British forces found themselves outmatched in this Eastern theatre and Britts makes the case, by looking at a set of key battles, that this is where the global supremacy of Britain's naval power ended.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Neglected Skies'? A: 'Neglected Skies' primarily focuses on the decline of British naval power in the Far East during the early 20th century, particularly through the lens of the clash between the British Eastern Fleet and the Japanese Navy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Neglected Skies'? A: The author of 'Neglected Skies' is Angus Britts.
- Q: When was 'Neglected Skies' published? A: 'Neglected Skies' was published on October 15, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'Neglected Skies' have? A: 'Neglected Skies' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Neglected Skies' have? A: 'Neglected Skies' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is 'Neglected Skies' available in? A: 'Neglected Skies' is available in new condition.
- Q: What historical context does 'Neglected Skies' cover? A: 'Neglected Skies' covers the historical context of British naval operations and the challenges faced by the Royal Navy between 1922 and 1942, highlighting key battles and developments.
- Q: Does 'Neglected Skies' discuss the technological advancements in naval aviation? A: Yes, 'Neglected Skies' explores the evolution of British naval aviation and compares it to Japan's advancements during the interwar period.
- Q: Is 'Neglected Skies' suitable for readers interested in military history? A: 'Neglected Skies' is suitable for readers interested in military history, particularly those focused on naval warfare and the decline of British power.
- Q: Can 'Neglected Skies' help understand the impact of World War II on naval power? A: Yes, 'Neglected Skies' provides insights into how World War II affected naval power dynamics, particularly through the experiences of the British and Japanese navies.