The Doolittle Raid 1942: America's First Strike Back at Japan (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781841769189)

Osprey's study of the United States' first offensive response to the Pearl Harbor attacks of World War II (1939-1945). In early 1942, the strategic situation was bleak for the United States. She had been in continual retreat since Pearl Harbor, surrendering major areas such as the Philippines, and was preparing for the worst in Hawaii and on the West Coast. The Japanese, on the other hand, had secured a well-defended perimeter, and were set for further expansion. Something needed to happen quickly and be of considerable impact. The April 1942 Doolittle Raid on Japan was a way to achieve this. This book examines the planning, execution, and aftermath of this innovative, daring and risky attack, which would show that the Japanese navy and air forces were anything but invincible.

Author: Clayton K. S. Chun
ISBN-10: 1841769185
ISBN-13: 9781841769189
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2006
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.34w x 0.28d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/2006 pg. 102