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Burning Japan: Air Force Bombing Strategy Change In The Pacific
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Between The Grinding Battles Of The Philippines, Iwo Jima, And Okinawa And The Finality Of The Atomic Bomb Strikes On Hiroshima And Nagasaki, The U.S. Air Force Conducted A Bombing Campaign Against The Japanese Home Islands That Escalated To New Levels Of Destruction.Burning Japan Is An Investigation Of How And Why The Air Force Shifted Its Tactics Against Japan From A Precision Bombing Strategy To Area Attacks. The Guiding Doctrine Of The 1930S And 1940S Called For Focused Attacks On Specific Targets Deep Behind Enemy Lines. Eager To Prove Itself, The Nascent Army Air Force At First Lauded The Indispensability Of Strategic Bombardment In Areas Otherwise Unreachable By The Army Or Navy. But When Strategic Bombing Failed To Yield The Desired Results In Europe And In Initial Efforts Against Japan, The United States Switched Tactics, A Shift That Culminated In The Area Firebombing Of Nearly Every Major Japanese Metropolis And The Burning Of Sixtysix Cities To The Ground.Daniel T. Schwabe Closely Examines The Planning And Implementation Of These Incendiary Missions To Determine How An Organization Dedicated To Precision Decided On Such A Dramatic Change In Tactics. Ultimately, Schwabe Maintains, This Strategic Reimagining Helped Create A Comprehensive Offensive Strategy That Did Immense Amounts Of Destruction Which Crippled Japan And Brought An End To World War Ii.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Burning Japan' by Daniel T. Schwabe? A: 'Burning Japan' investigates the U.S. Air Force's change in bombing strategy during World War II, shifting from precision strikes to area attacks against Japanese cities.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of military strategy, the consequences of bombing campaigns, and the impact of tactical changes on the outcome of World War II.
- Q: How many pages is 'Burning Japan'? A: 'Burning Japan' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Burning Japan' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Burning Japan' published? A: 'Burning Japan' was published on January 15, 2015.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Burning Japan'? A: The author of 'Burning Japan' is Daniel T. Schwabe.
- Q: What type of historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the historical events surrounding U.S. bombing campaigns in Japan during World War II, including the air force's evolving strategies.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the impact of the bombings in the book? A: Yes, the book closely examines the destructive impact of the bombing campaigns on Japanese cities and civilian populations.
- Q: Does 'Burning Japan' include illustrations or photographs? A: 'Burning Japan' is marked as an illustrated edition, suggesting it contains visuals to complement the text.
- Q: What audiences would benefit from reading 'Burning Japan'? A: The book is beneficial for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in World War II history and air force strategies.