Young, Edward M.

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ISBN 13:
9781472852502
author:
Young, Edward M.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Osprey Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
80
Dimensions:
24.1 x 17.8 x 0.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, United States,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.22

Description

The dramatic aerial combats between US Navy bombers and Japanese flying boats in the Pacific War are explored in this illustrated exploration. Edward M. Young examines the aggressive and strategic tactics deployed by both sides, analyzing technical improvements throughout the war. The PB4Y-1 Liberator/Privateer was a long-range bomber adapted to fight U-boats in the Atlantic and protect the vast reaches of the Pacific Ocean. Its armament and bomb load enabled US Navy squadrons to adopt more aggressive tactics. In contrast, the Imperial Japanese Navy relied on carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft, ship-borne floatplanes, and flying boats for maritime patrol. Enriched with specially commissioned artwork, this title provides a detailed account of these one-sided yet dramatic combats, including technical specifications in detail and first-hand accounts from aviation expert Edward M. Young.

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