The US Navy's 1944 Philippines raids were the first time naval aircraft had challenged and beaten a land-based air force. With artwork and rare photos, this is the first book to study them.
The US Navy's 1944 Philippines raids were the first time naval aircraft had challenged and beaten a land-based air force. With artwork and rare photos, this is the first book to study them.
INTRODUCTION Japan's shrinking defensive barrier Choosing the best route to Japan CHRONOLOGY ATTACKER'S CAPABILITIES The Fast Carrier Task Force Commanders Aircraft Targets and tactics Carriers and air groups DEFENDER'S CAPABILITIES The Japanese in the Philippines Air units and commanders Aircraft and weapons Targets and tactics Air crews CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES First steps in the Philippines American plans and objectives Japanese plans and objectives THE CAMPAIGN The carriers move in Preliminary actions, August 28 to September 8, 1944 The strikes on Mindanao, September 9 10, 1944 The strikes on the Visayas, September 12 14, 1944 The strikes on Luzon, September 21 22, 1944 The second strike on the Visayas, September 24, 1944 ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION FURTHER READING INDEX
INTRODUCTION Japan's shrinking defensive barrier Choosing the best route to Japan CHRONOLOGY ATTACKER'S CAPABILITIES The Fast Carrier Task Force Commanders Aircraft Targets and tactics Carriers and air groups DEFENDER'S CAPABILITIES The Japanese in the Philippines Air units and commanders Aircraft and weapons Targets and tactics Air crews CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES First steps in the Philippines American plans and objectives Japanese plans and objectives THE CAMPAIGN The carriers move in Preliminary actions, August 28 to September 8, 1944 The strikes on Mindanao, September 9 10, 1944 The strikes on the Visayas, September 12 14, 1944 The strikes on Luzon, September 21 22, 1944 The second strike on the Visayas, September 24, 1944 ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION FURTHER READING INDEX
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