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PublisherAvonmore Books

ISBN-100648665909

ISBN-139780648665908

eBay Product ID (ePID)16038639740

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Book TitlePacific Adversaries: Imperial Japanese Navy vs. the Allies : Volume 2 - New Guinea and the Solomons 1942-1944

Number of Pages108 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

TopicMilitary Science, Military / World War II, Asia / Japan, Military / Aviation, World

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, History

AuthorMichael Claringbould

Book SeriesPacific Adversaries Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width6.9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews''An engrossing read and one which portrays hope, fear, desperation and even revenge, in the struggle to overcome a determined enemy and the elements, both of which cook a heavy coll on friend and foe alike.'', If you enjoy the detailed historical evidence presented in the form of a well written murder mystery you should read this book and marvel that such detail could be found in the diaries and combat records of the opposing air forces., The book is lavishly illustrated with period photos, some in color, as well as several from more recent expeditions to find and/or recover aircraft relics in the swamps and jungles of the New Guinea and the Solomon Island battlefields., It is a different way to tell a story and one that I found quite enjoyable. I know you will as well. This book is highly recommended., Clear maps and period photos support the text; while some of the latter portray the crews and airframes involved, particularly machines damaged to prevent enemy intelligence efforts, many depict just the aircraft type in the theatre around the time of the event., Claringbould's excellent portrayals of JNAF aircraft will be of particular interest to modelers and enthusiasts alike.

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number2

Dewey Decimal940.54265

Table Of ContentContentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionChapter 1 First South Pacific Night FightersChapter 2 POW MisinformationChapter 3 The Bold HudsonChapter 4 Mystery Milne Bay AirmanChapter 5 Returning the FlagChapter 6 Murakami's EmpireChapter 7 Beheaded in the JungleChapter 8 An Expensive ConvoyChapter 9 Lone Betty 355 DownedChapter 10 Horita's Bad LuckChapter 11 Revenge over the Bismarck SeaChapter 12 Survivor's TaleChapter 13 What Happened to Betty 377?Chapter 14 Bloody TuesdayChapter 15 BetrayedSources & Acknowledgements

SynopsisThis Volume Two of Pacific Adversaries conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. Often the actual outcomes are very different to the exaggerated claims made by both sides upon which many traditional histories have relied to date. Further, for each of the chosen stories photographic or other evidence enables an accurate depiction of the aircraft involved.Through these chosen snapshots, Pacific Adversaries will portray the South Pacific conflict as accurately as possible. This second volume focuses exclusively on confrontations with the Japanese Navy Air Force (JNAF) in New Guinea and the Solomons, known to the Japanese as the "South Seas". The JNAF first appeared in the South Pacific in December 1941 and was at the vanguard of offensive efforts during the course of 1942. Following the bloody Guadalcanal campaign, the JNAF fought a largely defensive war in New Guinea and the Solomons against increasingly powerful Allied forces. Perhaps surprisingly, right through to the end of 1943 the JNAF offered significant resistance to the Allies and never ceded air superiority in the vicinity of its key base of Rabaul. Only in 1944, when units were withdrawn to the Central Pacific and the Philippines, was the JNAF presence in the South Pacific finally wound down to just a token force.Never before have detailed accounts matched up adversaries so closely and in doing so shine light on key events in Pacific skies so many years ago., Volume Two of Pacific Adversaries conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. Often the actual outcomes are very different to the exaggerated claims made by both sides upon which many traditional histories have relied to date. Further, for each of the chosen stories photographic or other evidence enables an accurate depiction of the aircraft involved.Through these chosen snapshots Pacific Adversaries portrays the South Pacific conflict to a level of accuracy not previously available. This second volume focuses on confrontations between the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and Allied aircraft in the New Guinea and Solomons theatres.Already extant in the mid-Pacific pre-war, land-based IJN units first arrived in the South Pacific in February 1942 and remained until their effective withdrawal to Truk in April 1944. Theirs is a rich and colorful history about which numerous myths persist: this volume has an opportunity to correct many.Although the Allies ratcheted up a grueling, coordinated and unrelenting offensive aerial campaign, in reality the Japanese held their own in the "South Seas" until the end of 1943. The assault against Rabaul did not diminish Japanese air power as much as claimed. Rather, it was overwhelming logistics which eventually overpowered the Japanese.Never before have detailed accounts matched up adversaries so closely, and in doing so, shine light on key events in Pacific skies so many years ago., Pacific Adversaries conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. This second volume describes confrontations between the air arm of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and the Allies in New Guinea and the Solomons.