Author: Kenneth Munson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Fighters and Bombers of World War II, 1939-45
Author: Kenneth Munson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Blood and Fears
Author: Kevin Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681773791
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
The US 8th Air Force came of age in 1944. With a fresh commander, it was ready to demonstrate its true power: from Operation Argument in February—targeting German aircraft production plants—to bringing the Luftwaffe to battle over Berlin, the combined US Air Force-Royal Air Force forces’ round-the clock campaign bottled up the German army in Normandy.In this authoritative history, Kevin Wilson reveals the blood and heroism of the 8th Air Force. At the same time, he opens up the lives of the Women's Army Corps and Red Cross girls who served in England with them and feared for the men in the skies, and he hasn't flinched from recounting the devastation of bombing or the testimony of shocked German civilians.Drawing on first-hand accounts from diaries, letters, and his personal audio recordings, the author has brought to life the ebullient Americans' interaction with their British counterparts, unveiling stories of humanity and heartbreak. Thanks to America's bomber boys and girls, the tide of World War II shifted forever.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681773791
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
The US 8th Air Force came of age in 1944. With a fresh commander, it was ready to demonstrate its true power: from Operation Argument in February—targeting German aircraft production plants—to bringing the Luftwaffe to battle over Berlin, the combined US Air Force-Royal Air Force forces’ round-the clock campaign bottled up the German army in Normandy.In this authoritative history, Kevin Wilson reveals the blood and heroism of the 8th Air Force. At the same time, he opens up the lives of the Women's Army Corps and Red Cross girls who served in England with them and feared for the men in the skies, and he hasn't flinched from recounting the devastation of bombing or the testimony of shocked German civilians.Drawing on first-hand accounts from diaries, letters, and his personal audio recordings, the author has brought to life the ebullient Americans' interaction with their British counterparts, unveiling stories of humanity and heartbreak. Thanks to America's bomber boys and girls, the tide of World War II shifted forever.
Famous Bombers of the Second World War
Author: William Green
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : da
Pages : 144
Book Description
Oversigt over og beskrivelse af bombefly under 2. verdenskrig fra flere lande
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : da
Pages : 144
Book Description
Oversigt over og beskrivelse af bombefly under 2. verdenskrig fra flere lande
Picture History of World War II American Aircraft Production
Author: Joshua Stoff
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048627618X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of all time: America's massive production of World War II fighters and bombers. An introduction and captions outline the history.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048627618X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of all time: America's massive production of World War II fighters and bombers. An introduction and captions outline the history.
Bombers of World War II
Author: Nancy Robinson Masters
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781560655329
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Introduces the different kinds of bombers used during World War Two, their capabilities, the kinds of missions on which they were sent, and any special characteristics. Also discusses what some of the airplanes were used for after World War 2.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781560655329
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Introduces the different kinds of bombers used during World War Two, their capabilities, the kinds of missions on which they were sent, and any special characteristics. Also discusses what some of the airplanes were used for after World War 2.
Complete Book of World War II Combat Aircraft
Author: Enzo Angelucci
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788880956884
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
This is a large format A-Z encyclopedia of every Allied and Axis fighting plane from 1933-1945 - from the famous to the lesser known - in all theatres of war from Europe to Asia and the Pacific.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788880956884
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
This is a large format A-Z encyclopedia of every Allied and Axis fighting plane from 1933-1945 - from the famous to the lesser known - in all theatres of war from Europe to Asia and the Pacific.
Dauntless Dive Bomber of World War II
Author: Barrett Tillman
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612515436
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Popularly known as the Douglas Dauntless, the U.S. Navy's SBD dive bomber was well named. Though considered obsolete at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Dauntless turned the tide of war in the Pacific with the destruction of four Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway, making its mark in aviation history for sinking more enemy carriers than any other aircraft. Still in service at war's end, the Dauntless was the only U.S. carrier aircraft in operation from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day. The Dauntless was the only American Navy aircraft to fly in al five of the naval engagements fought exclusively by aircraft carriers and was credited with sinking the first Japanese fleet submarine and dropping the first bombs on Japanese-occupied soil during the war. The SBD was also active in the Atlantic, sinking Vichy French shipping at Casablanca and German vessels in Scandinavian waters. In between his authoritative accounts of these missions, Barrett Tillman tells the rousing story of the men who took the "slow but deadly" Dauntless into combat, loving her for her ruggedness and dependability while wishing for more speed and firepower. Among the people he describes is the pilot who nearly single-handedly knocked out a Japanese carrier and died in the process, and SBD squadron that flew unexpectedly into the Pearl Harbor attack. Filled with fascinating photographs, this book was widely acclaimed in 1976 when first published and is now available for the first time in paperback.
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612515436
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Popularly known as the Douglas Dauntless, the U.S. Navy's SBD dive bomber was well named. Though considered obsolete at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Dauntless turned the tide of war in the Pacific with the destruction of four Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway, making its mark in aviation history for sinking more enemy carriers than any other aircraft. Still in service at war's end, the Dauntless was the only U.S. carrier aircraft in operation from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day. The Dauntless was the only American Navy aircraft to fly in al five of the naval engagements fought exclusively by aircraft carriers and was credited with sinking the first Japanese fleet submarine and dropping the first bombs on Japanese-occupied soil during the war. The SBD was also active in the Atlantic, sinking Vichy French shipping at Casablanca and German vessels in Scandinavian waters. In between his authoritative accounts of these missions, Barrett Tillman tells the rousing story of the men who took the "slow but deadly" Dauntless into combat, loving her for her ruggedness and dependability while wishing for more speed and firepower. Among the people he describes is the pilot who nearly single-handedly knocked out a Japanese carrier and died in the process, and SBD squadron that flew unexpectedly into the Pearl Harbor attack. Filled with fascinating photographs, this book was widely acclaimed in 1976 when first published and is now available for the first time in paperback.
Bombers Over Japan
Author: Keith Wheeler
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN: 9780783557052
Category : B-29 (Bomber)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Profusely illustrated text documents the decisive part played by bombers in bringing about the ultimate capitulation of Japan in World War II.
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN: 9780783557052
Category : B-29 (Bomber)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Profusely illustrated text documents the decisive part played by bombers in bringing about the ultimate capitulation of Japan in World War II.
Aircraft of World War II
Author: Chris Chant
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Pub
ISBN: 9781586633035
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Provides a brief overview of 300 aircraft each with a full-color artwork. Full dimensions, weights, armament and powerplant details are given along with development history and career in full.
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Pub
ISBN: 9781586633035
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Provides a brief overview of 300 aircraft each with a full-color artwork. Full dimensions, weights, armament and powerplant details are given along with development history and career in full.
Bomber Command
Author: Jeffrey L Ethell
Publisher: Crestline Books
ISBN: 9780785830085
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Bomber Command was the heart of the US Army Air Force's operations against Nazi Germany in World War II. At its peak, the USAAF boasted 2,411,294 men and women in uniform with 230,000 aircraft flown by 193,440 pilots. And statistically, there was no more dangerous place to be in World War II than in Germany. This is the story of the USAAF in the European and Mediterranean Theatres during World War II. This book relives the excitement of the operations in first-person accounts and anecdotes and with color photograpy of the events.
Publisher: Crestline Books
ISBN: 9780785830085
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Bomber Command was the heart of the US Army Air Force's operations against Nazi Germany in World War II. At its peak, the USAAF boasted 2,411,294 men and women in uniform with 230,000 aircraft flown by 193,440 pilots. And statistically, there was no more dangerous place to be in World War II than in Germany. This is the story of the USAAF in the European and Mediterranean Theatres during World War II. This book relives the excitement of the operations in first-person accounts and anecdotes and with color photograpy of the events.