{"product_id":"us-medium-bomber-units-of-world-war-2-northwest-europe","title":"US Medium Bomber Units of World War 2 — Northwest Europe","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eA comprehensive examination of US medium bomber units operating in Northwest Europe during WWII, featuring the B-26 Marauder, A-20 Havoc, and A-26 Invader. Chronicles the role of the USAAF Ninth Air Force from D-Day to VE Day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0711028761\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( round back binding ) \u003c\/span\u003eDust jacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNOS (NEW old stock)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerry Scutts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan Allan Publishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 x 26 x 1.5 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom December 1941, when a somewhat reluctant United States of America was drawn into World War II following Japanese aggression at Pearl Harbor, through to the cessation of hostilities in Europe in May 1945, the US military presence in Europe expanded dramatically. By air, land, and sea, the impact of the \u003cem\u003eUS Armed Forces\u003c\/em\u003e was critical to the ultimate Allied victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the air elements that contributed to victory, tactical air power proved the most decisive—one only has to imagine D-Day taking place without close battlefield support from the air. The \u003cem\u003eUSAAF Ninth Air Force\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eRAF 2nd Tactical Air Force\u003c\/em\u003e were primarily responsible for the air cover that Allied ground forces enjoyed from Normandy to the Rhine and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book records the role of American tactical air power in the form of medium bombers in the European Theatre of Operations. It recounts the stories of \u003cem\u003eMartin B-26 Marauder\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDouglas A-20 Havoc\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDouglas A-26 Invader\u003c\/em\u003e units that formed part of the Ninth Air Force, set against the broader context of operations they conducted and the ground forces they supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ninth Air Force was not alone; it operated alongside tactical air units in southern Europe, two strategic air forces based in England and Italy, and the fighter-bomber units of the tactical air commands. In total, the US medium bomber force comprised 11 bomber groups, made up of 44 squadrons, along with pathfinder and photo-reconnaissance units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompiled by Jerry Scutts, one of Britain’s leading aviation historians, this volume examines in depth the role of the medium bomber in the European Theatre of Operations. Supported by approximately 130 historic photographs, it details the formation, deployment, and operations of these squadrons leading up to the final defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the main narrative are detailed appendices listing operational dates, group and squadron code letters, and the movement of medium bombers to continental bases. This well-researched and richly illustrated work provides a comprehensive account of the war in the skies over northwest Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerry Scutts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54007121674586,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/image2_2500c52e-0b9d-4e21-acea-aadd5bb92ef1.jpeg?v=1776524729","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/us-medium-bomber-units-of-world-war-2-northwest-europe","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}