| The U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II: Weapon of Denial: Air Power and the Battle for New Guinea Contributor(s): Null, Gary (Author) |
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ISBN: 1478266740 ISBN-13: 9781478266747 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $13.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii |
| Physical Information: 0.07" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.14 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
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| Publisher Description: General Douglas MacArthur, commander of Pacific forces in world war II, viewed the battle of the Bismarck Sea as a disaster for the Japanese and a triumph for the Allies. In that great air-sea confrontation, U..S and Australian air forces proved that air power could be decisive in preventing the resupply of ground troops by sea. Months of torturous warfare in the jungles of New Guinea had left Japanese troops vulnerable to disease and starvation. In the end, Allied airmen were able to break Japan's grip on New Guinea and end its treat to Australia though the innovative and aggressive use of air power. MacArthur's strength lay in a dedicated and courageous band of airmen who could attack enemy ships from all direction at any time. |