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© 2001 by Mark R. Peattie

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First printing in paperback, 2007

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The Library of Congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows:

Peattie, Mark R., 1930–

   Sunburst : the rise of Japanese naval air power, 1909–1941 / Mark R. Peattie.

         p. cm.

   Includes bibliographical references and index.

   1. Japan. Kaigun—AviationHistory—20th century. I. Title.

   VG95.J3 P43 2001

   359.9’4’095209041–dc21

2001030220

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