Patton Wayne. Japanese Heavy Cruisers of World War II in Action

Squadron/Signal Publications, 2006. — 58 p. — (Warships No. 26).An excellent staple bound, paperback reference. Complete coverage, inside and out, of the Imperial Japanese Navy's complete heavy cruiser fleet during WWII. Detailed photographic coverage from all aspects including never before published photos! Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs accompanied with a detailed caption. 2 p. of full color profile paintings with various ensigns and paint schemes. Line art (drawings) of ships, armament and aircraft.