About the Author

David C. Evans (1940-1999) served in the U.S. Navy as an ensign and a lieutenant (junior grade), USNR. He taught history at the University of Virginia and was the associate dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. He is the co-author of Kaigun: Strategy, Tactics, and Technology in the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1887-1941.

Reviews

"[T]his is a very worthwhile book for a wide audience and it holds a wealth of new materials." --International Journal of Maritime History "The unparalleled Japanese perspective provided by The Japanese Navy in World War II made the book essential reading for students of the Pacific War when first published in the 1960s. This remains true today." --Warship " ... lauded by historians and World War II buffs eager for the Japanese viewpoint, this collection of essays makes significant contributions to the field of World War II literature." - SeaTechnology Magazine "David Evans provides an incredibly valuable text that offers a great deal of information and an interesting first-hand perspective on the Pacific war. It is highly recommended for anyone with an academic or general interest, and will provide a great deal of new insight into the maelstrom of the Second World War in the Pacific." --The Northern Mariner "The composition and format made the reread of this work worthwhile by helping me realize that I was becoming complacent with my ideas of revisionism in search of the truth. So, thank you Naval Institute Press for the timely reprint. I highly recommend reading..." --Naval Historical Foundation "The Japanese Navy in World War II remains valuable for anyone doing serious research into the Pacific war." - The NYMAS Review