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Solomons Air War: Volume 3 Guadalcanal: From The Brink November December 1942
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?In Addition To Each Day'S Missions And Events, You Get Several Nice Appendices That Cover Us And Japanese Aircraft Losses. As With All Avonmore Books, There'S A Nice Selection Of Full Color Profiles And Art Work In Addition To Period Photos.?Modelingmadness.Comthis Third Volume Of Solomons Air War Chronicles Aerial Warfare In The Solomon Islands Theatre During The Months Of November And December 1942. It Can Be Read Alone Or As Part Of The Ongoing Solomons Air War Series.At The Start Of November 1942, The American Position On Guadalcanal Was Precarious. Cactus Air Force Had Suffered Extremely High Attrition In October And Virtually All Of The Available Reserves Had Been Drawn On, While The Damaged Uss Enterprise Was The Only Carrier That Could Lend Assistance. Against This Environment The Japanese Continued To Wage A Savage Air War And Determined To Try To Wipe Out Cactus Air Force Through Battleship Bombardments, While They Rolled The Dice With The Largest Yet Tokyo Express Convoy.Hence The Americans Were Pushed To The Brink As The Frenzied Activity Known As The Naval Battle Of Guadalcanal Played Out Over 1215 November. Following This The Japanese Were Forced To Admit That They Couldn?T Supply Their Troops On Guadalcanal And Began To Focus On Building A New Airfield At Munda. In Response American Bombers Returned To Henderson Field And Took The Fight North To Munda And Beyond For The Remainder Of 1942.This Period Saw New Tactics Being Trialled, Including The Use Of P38S As Longrange Escort Fighters And The First Pby5A Black Cat Missions. Meanwhile Cactus Air Force Expanded, Gaining P40S, B26S, Os2U Kingfishers And Rnzaf Hudsons.This Chronicle Has Been Written Using Primary Allied And Japanese Sources, To Give A Fresh, Factual And Highly Detailed Account Of All Aspects Of The Complex Solomons Air Campaign.Table Of Contentsglossary & Abbreviationsintroductionchapter 1 Allied Air Power Overviewchapter 2 Japanese Air Power Overviewchapter 3 1 10 November: Tokyo Express Successchapter 4 11 12 November: Naval Battle Of Guadalcanal Ichapter 5 13 November: Naval Battle Of Guadalcanal Iichapter 6 14 November: Naval Battle Of Guadalcanal Iiichapter 7 15 16 November: Naval Battle Of Guadalcanal Ivchapter 8 17 29 November: Bombers Return To Henderson Fieldchapter 9 30 November 12 December: Return Of The Tokyo Expresschapter 10 13 20 December: Thinking The Unthinkablechapter 11 21 31 December: Target Mundaconclusionappendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 3Sources And Acknowledgmentsindex Of Names, Ships And Military Units
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures six point seven seven inches in length, zero point five five inches in width, and nine point seven six inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'Solomons Air War: Volume 3' have? A: This book contains one hundred eighty-four pages, offering a detailed account of aerial warfare during the Solomon Islands campaign.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is published in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: The book is generally aimed at adults and older teens interested in aviation history and military strategy.
- Q: Can I read this book without having read previous volumes? A: Yes, this volume can be read independently, though it is part of a series that provides broader context.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book chronicles aerial warfare tactics, aircraft used, and battles that took place during November and December nineteen forty-two.
- Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store the book upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent damage to the cover and pages.
- Q: Is there a glossary included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a glossary and abbreviations section to help readers understand specific terminology used throughout.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in this book? A: Yes, the book features a selection of full-color profiles, artwork, and period photos related to the aviation history covered.
- Q: What kind of sources does the author use for this book? A: The author utilizes primary Allied and Japanese sources to provide a factual account of the Solomons air campaign.
- Q: Is there an index included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an index of names, ships, and military units for easy reference.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Solomons Air War: Volume 3'? A: The main focus is on the aerial battles and strategies employed during the critical months of November and December nineteen forty-two.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter Ingman, who specializes in military aviation history.
- Q: Does this book include appendices? A: Yes, it includes several appendices that detail US and Japanese aircraft losses during the campaign.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes aviation enthusiasts, military history buffs, and those interested in World War II.
- Q: Can I find this book at local bookstores? A: Availability may vary, but you can check with local bookstores or online retailers to find a copy of this book.