Most often remembered for its role in the air war against Germany, no book has ever before been devoted to the B-17's Pacific operations. The author combines technical and operational detail with eyewitness accounts by crews and commanders to present a fascinating account of a famous aircraft at war. schovat popis
Focusing on the events of a catastrophic day, the narrative captures the chaos and heroism following the explosion. Military historian Gene Salecker details the conditions leading up to the disaster and vividly depicts the frantic efforts of individuals navigating through flames and debris to save lives. This account not only reconstructs the immediate aftermath but also provides a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances that contributed to the tragedy.
From the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, through Japan's surrender in September 1945, the Americans and Japanese conducted a total of twelve combat parachute drops in the Pacific theatre of World War II, seven by the U.S. and five by Japan.
Although the history of armor in World War II has captured the attention of countless authors, no one has yet chronicled the extensive use of tanks in the Pacific, until now.