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Whirlwind: The Air War Against Japan, 1942-1945
Whirlwind The Air War Against Japan 19421945
Author: Barrett Tillman
Whirlwind is the first book to tell the complete, awe-inspiring story of the Allied air war aganst Japan -- the most important strategic bombing campaign in history. From the audacious Doolittle raid in 1942 to the atomic bombings in 1945, Barrett Tillman recounts the saga from the perspectives of American and British aircrews w...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781416584407
ISBN-10: 1416584404
Publication Date: 3/2/2010
Pages: 336
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4.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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An excellent overview of the air war, specifically against the Japanese homeland. It covers many aspects unmentioned in other books, including the efforts made from China and the Aleutians.

All the major players, Americans and others, are discussed and the authors notes their strengths and weaknesses.
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