Published by Nippon Shuppan Kyodosha First edition: March 5, 1953 Second edition: March 25, 1953 Author: Kiyoshi Nagamura, Staff Officer, Naval Escort Command Former Captain, Imperial Japanese Navy This book is a strategic analysis of the Pacific War based on the author's many years of research on escort warfare. The author was the first Japanese person to contribute a lead article to a U.S. military journal. - With cover and obi. - The paper has stains and discoloration due to aging. - Especially pages 242 and 243 have significant discoloration. - Includes a publisher's advertising flyer. As this is a single-volume book from over 70 years ago, the condition is poor. (Please check the images) Please consider this when purchasing. If you have any questions or would like additional images, please feel free to contact us.