Wings of the Rising Sun: Uncovering the Secrets of Japanese Fighters and Bombers of World War II, Hardcover - Mark Chambers

DescriptionIn the Pacific War's early years, Japanese air power was dominant. The only way for the Allies to defeat their enemy was to know it. Thi...

During the last months of the war, the wasted Japanese industry could not manufacture fighters that were sufficiently advanced to face the Superfor...

The powerful and riveting new book in the multimillion-selling Killing series by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard.

DescriptionThe powerful and riveting new book in the multimillion-selling Killing series by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard Autumn 1944. World War ...

The history of Japanese aviation offers countless stories of heroic achievements and dismal failures, passionate enthusiasm and sheer terror, brill...

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DescriptionIllustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all...

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Description*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Though both nations...

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DescriptionThis book presents the evolution of one of the most famous French-made fighter aircraft of WWI--the fast, rugged Spad. From humble begin...

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This is a major new study of Italian naval camouflage schemes developed and used during World War II. When Italy entered the War in June 1940, the ...

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