Pacific Adversaries - Volume Two: Imperial Japanese Navy vs the Allies New Guine

Description: Pacific Adversaries - Volume Two by Michael Claringbould 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This 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 Only in 1944, when units were withdrawn to the Central Pacific and the Philippines, was the JNAF presence in the South Pacific finally wound down to just a token force.Never before have detailed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. Author Biography Raised in Port Moresby, Michael Claringbould is a globally recognised expert on the Pacific air war. Table of Contents About 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 Murakamis EmpireChapter 7 Beheaded in the JungleChapter 8 An Expensive ConvoyChapter 9 Lone Betty 355 DownedChapter 10 Horitas Bad LuckChapter 11 Revenge over the Bismarck SeaChapter 12 Survivors TaleChapter 13 What Happened to Betty 377?Chapter 14 Bloody TuesdayChapter 15 BetrayedSources & Acknowledgements Review 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 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, particularlymachines 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 * Review Quote "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." Details ISBN0648665909 Author Michael Claringbould Publisher Avonmore Books Year 2020 ISBN-10 0648665909 ISBN-13 9780648665908 Pages 108 Language English Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-03-15 DEWEY 940.54265 UK Release Date 2020-03-15 Imprint Avonmore Books Place of Publication Kent Town Country of Publication Australia Illustrations fully illustrated; colour AU Release Date 2020-03-15 NZ Release Date 2020-03-15 Subtitle Imperial Japanese Navy vs the Allies New Guinea & the Solomons 1942-1944 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137447346;

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