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Description
160 pages - 1975 - Used, mint condition
This very interesting book, which contains photographs and maps, depicts the development of the U.S. strategic bomber and its employment during the Second World War.
Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Canvas finish, Bradel, Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special feature | Dust jacket |
| Condition | Used, mint condition |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Published date | 1975 |
| Language | English |
| Collection / Series | Macdonald Illustrated War Studies |
| Size | 17 x 23 x 2 cm |
| Author | Roger Freeman |
| Editor | Macdonald & Co. ( Publishers ) Ltd. |
Description
( … ) This book deals primarily with the development of the U.S. strategic bomber and its employment during the Second World War. The policies and planning of the pre - war period, together with technical developments, that preceded the vast U.S. bomber fleets sent against Germany and Japan, are described in the opening chapters. Aircraft, equipment and tactics employed in the bombing missions over Europe and Asia are detailed, followed by comprehensive coverage of all the strategic campaigns of the war. Appendices have much statistical information plus tables of units and command personalities.
