Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
The Elusive Enemy : U. S. Naval Intelligence and the Imperial Japanese Fleet by
US $19.95
ApproximatelyAU $30.59
Condition:
Brand new
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller's listing for full details.
- Buy It NowThe Elusive Enemy : U. S. Naval Intelligence and the Imperial Japanese Fleet by
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
US $5.22 (approx. AU $8.00) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 14 Aug and Tue, 19 Aug to 94104
Returns:
30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:256242528216
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781591142805
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
ISBN-10
1591142806
ISBN-13
9781591142805
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109232729
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Elusive Enemy : U. S. Naval Intelligence and the Imperial Japanese Fleet
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Military / World War II, Asia / Japan
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2011-023456
Reviews
"Carefully researched and prepared...Intelligence gathering is an arcane and secretive activity, as the author describes, and is usually hidden from and little mentioned by historians. So, in the mix of factors that lead to success in war, it is often inadequately recorded. Mr. Ford has done a brilliant job in correcting that unbalanced record as far as the Pacific war is concerned." -- Work Boat World, Carefully researched and preparedIntelligence gathering is an arcane and secretive activity, as the author describes, and is usually hidden from and little mentioned by historians. So, in the mix of factors that lead to success in war, it is often inadequately recorded. Mr. Ford has done a brilliant job in correcting that unbalanced record as far as the Pacific war is concerned.Work Boat World
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
940.54/8673
Synopsis
The Elusive Enemy explores the evolution of U.S. intelligence concerning the combat capabilities of the Imperial Japanese Navy and its air arm during the interwar period and the Pacific War. Ford contends that the US Navy could not accurately determine the fighting efficiency of Japan's forces until it engaged them in actual battle conditions over an extended period. As the conflict progressed, the Americans were able to rely on a growing array of intelligence material, including POWs, captured documents, and specimens of captured enemy weapons. These sources often revealed valuable information on the characteristics of Japanese equipment, as well as some of the ideas and doctrines which governed how they carried out their operations. First-hand observations of the Japanese navy's performance in battle were the most frequently used source of intelligence which enabled the US Navy to develop a more informed assessment of its opponent. Ship crews, along with US aviators, were tasked to collect information by making a thorough observation of how the Japanese fought. Action reports described how the Imperial fleet demonstrated a number of weaknesses, the most important of which was a shortage of modern equipment and, after 1942, diminished air power. Yet, he demonstrates how the Japanese remained a resilient enemy who could be defeated only when the Americans deployed sufficient equipment and used it in an appropriate manner. The Office of Naval Intelligence, as well as the intelligence services operating in the Pacific theater, thus had to assess a wide array of conflicting characteristics, and provide a balanced evaluation concerning the strengths and weaknesses of the Imperial navy. At the same time, a large part of the intelligence analysis was undertaken by commanders in the Pacific Fleet. Naval personnel and aircrews assessed the information gained through encounters with the enemy so that they could develop a set of methods whereby US forces were able defeat the Japanese without incurring excessive casualties and losses. The intelligence services, in turn, played an important role in disseminating the information on the most efficient tactics and weapons that could be used to defeat the Imperial Fleet. The Elusive Enemy aims to explain how American perceptions concerning the Japanese navy evolved during the conflict, with a particular focus on the role of intelligence. It also seeks to introduce a new perspective on the question as to why the U.S. Navy carried out its campaigns during the Pacific War in the manner that it did.
LC Classification Number
D810.S7H637 2011
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (207)
- r***e (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWell wrapped in paper for extra secure packing in envelope. As described and excellent shipping time. I would have left a re Jew sooner but I was traveling for a month.
- n***0 (102)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseDefinitely recommend this seller — book was in excellent condition as advertised and seller shipped promptly and wrapped it very well — I would definitely buy from this seller again.
- r***9 (84)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook in condition advertised, quick shipping and a great value, I highly recommend this seller.
More to explore:
- Japanese Manga,
- Magazines in Japanese,
- Non-Fiction Emotional Intelligence Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Japanese Textbooks,
- Non-Fiction Emotional Intelligence Paperback Fiction & Books,
- Japanese Books, Magazines,
- Non-Fiction Emotional Intelligence Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in English,
- Maps & Atlases in Japanese,
- Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in Japanese,
- Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books in Japanese
Seller feedback (207)
- r***e (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWell wrapped in paper for extra secure packing in envelope. As described and excellent shipping time. I would have left a re Jew sooner but I was traveling for a month.
- n***0 (102)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseDefinitely recommend this seller — book was in excellent condition as advertised and seller shipped promptly and wrapped it very well — I would definitely buy from this seller again.
- r***9 (84)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook in condition advertised, quick shipping and a great value, I highly recommend this seller.