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Monday, May 28, 2007

The B-24 in China: General Chennault's Secret Weapon in WWII

The USA's Flying Tigers were a squadron of bomber pilots during World War II. While commanded by General Chennault they accomplished dangerous low-flying missions using radar - a new and classified technology. This allowed the pilots to perform their missions at night, attacking Japanese shipping in the South China Sea.

The story of these operations is told by military historian A.B "Bud" Feuer and Capt. Elmer “Hainan Harry” Haynes, which World War II magazine says "Reads more like a novel than a diary." And, according to a customer review an Amazon.com:

"Haynes' experiences bring the reader with him through the boredom, fear, terror, loss, and camaraderie that was the life of a bomber pilot in the Fourteenth Air Force. Well-researched and well-written with plenty of personal touches, this book is a sure hit for those who enjoy WWII history or aviation history. "

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

Australian Commandos: Their Secret War against the Japanese in WWII

During World War II Australians played a part in staging raids and harrassing the enemy. This book covers the M/Z commandos, who were often dispatched into enemy territory by US Navy vessels. These men established coast watching points and secretly observed enemy actions while embedded deep within Japanese territory. From operative rescues to sabotage, these Australian commandos contributed to the war effort behind the scenes.

A great book about a unique and little known World War II topic.

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Saturday, May 26, 2007

Packs On!: Memoirs of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II

During World War II the 10th Mountain Division became the first unit to specialize in non-summer warfare. By developing skills in waging war in winter weather and mountain terrain the division battled and claimed victory over German troops in Italy's Alpine Mountains. A.B "Bud" Feuer's book is about the individuals of the division, and discusses differences between the Allied and German troops facing the same conditions. In addition, the book includes a forward by Senator Bob Dole.

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Friday, May 25, 2007

Coast Watching in World War II

Coast watchers were Australians on the Solomon Islands who observed and reported on the Japanese. Armed with their radios they informed US forces about shipping actions and gave advance warning of Japanese aircraft movement, while avoiding detection by the enemy. Although the existence of these coast watchers was denied during the war, they have since become acknowledged for providing key intelligence. In fact, some of the information they supplied was pivotal during the Battle of Guadalcanal, when the US Navy destroyed 12 Japanese vessels. A.B "Bud" Feuer's unique style of combining veteran's accounts and diaries with his knowledge of military history makes this book perfect for anyone's library.

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