Description
Book SynopsisPacific 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.
Trade ReviewAn 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 took a heavy toll on friend and foe alike. * Classic Wings *
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. * Airfix Model World *
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. * J-Aircraft *
Table of ContentsAbout the Author Introduction Chapter 1 First South Pacific Night Fighters Chapter 2 POW Misinformation Chapter 3 The Bold Hudson Chapter 4 Mystery Milne Bay Airman Chapter 5 Returning the Flag Chapter 6 Murakami’s Empire Chapter 7 Beheaded in the Jungle Chapter 8 An Expensive Convoy Chapter 9 Lone Betty 355 Downed Chapter 10 Horita’s Bad Luck Chapter 11 Revenge over the Bismarck Sea Chapter 12 Survivor’s Tale Chapter 13 What Happened to Betty 377? Chapter 14 Bloody Tuesday Chapter 15 Betrayed Sources & Acknowledgements
