Summary:

The fateful attack on Pearl Harbor forced the Western world to revise
its opinion of Japan’s airmen. Before the war, Japanese aviators had
been seen as figures of ridicule and disdain; yet the ruthless skill
and efficiency of their performance in December 1941 and the months
that followed won them a new reputation as a breed of oriental
superman. This book explores the world of the Imperial Japanese Naval
airman, from the zenith of his wartime career until the turning of
the tide, when the skill and experience of the average Japanese
airman declined. Cultural and social background, recruitment,
training, daily life and combat experience are all covered.

Book Details:

Physical Description: 7.3"x9.8"x0.2"; 64 pages; 0.5 lb
Edition Info: Paperback; 2003-04-01

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