Initially, the IJNAF fought Australian Kittyhawks, but by May 1942 they had fought themselves into oblivion, and were relieved by USAAF P-39 and P-400 Airacobras. The battles unfolded over mountainous terrain with treacherous tropical weather. Neither IJNAF or USAAF pilots had been trained for such extreme conditions, incurring many additional losses aside from those that fell in combat. Using specially commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs and testimony, this fascinating study explains how, despite their initial deficit in experience and equipment, the Airacobras managed to square the ledger and defend New Guinea.
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Initially, the IJNAF fought Australian Kittyhawks, but by May 1942 they had fought themselves into oblivion, and were relieved by USAAF P-39 and P-400 Airacobras. The battles unfolded over mountainous terrain with treacherous tropical weather. Neither IJNAF or USAAF pilots had been trained for such extreme conditions, incurring many additional losses aside from those that fell in combat. Using specially commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs and testimony, this fascinating study explains how, despite their initial deficit in experience and equipment, the Airacobras managed to square the ledger and defend New Guinea.
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Duel, 87 |
Release date | July 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
Authors | Michael John Claringbould |
Illustrators | Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 80 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4728-2366-3 |
Barcode | 9781472823663 |
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LSN | 1-4728-2366-4 |