In-depth look at the Japanese heavy cruiser Takao - origins, construction, technical characteristics, armor, propulsion, armament, fire control, aircraft and operational history. Excellent visual guide to the ship from all aspects - overall and in detail - camouflage, modifications, weapons systems, boats, cranes, catapults even seaplanes. Features more than 100 images, scale drawings, color graphics, B/W photos plus data tables. Also includes bonus full color poster and 1/350 scale plans representing the ship (starboard profile and overhead plan) in final 1945 configuration. English text; 52 pages.