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Fist from the Sky: Japan's Dive-Bomber Ace of World War II

Paperback

Main Details

Title Fist from the Sky: Japan's Dive-Bomber Ace of World War II
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter C. Smith
SeriesStackpole Military History
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 155
Category/GenreWorld history
Second world war
ISBN/Barcode 9780811733304
ClassificationsDewey:940.544952092
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 70 b/w photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Stackpole Books
Imprint Stackpole Books
Publication Date 10 October 2006
Publication Country United States

Description

Lieutenant Commander Takashige Egusa was one of the Imperial Japanese Navy's most skillful and influential dive-bomber pilots. He led an attack force against Pearl Harbor, calmly circling his special flame-red Aichi dive bomber before selecting his target. Assaults on the deadly gun batteries of Wake Island followed, as well as air support for the invasion of Ambon. Badly burned at Midway, Egusa return to duty, only to be killed on his final mission. As one Japanese officer said, "He was the 'God of Dive-Bombing". Fully placed in historical context and backed by a wealth of detail from archives, family records, photographs, and memories of contemporaries, this full story of Egusa's bravery, leadership qualities and illustrious career come to life.

Author Biography

Peter C. Smith is a well-known authority on the history of dive-bombing and is the author of over sixty naval history books that are published on four continents. He currently lives with his wife and two Labradors in Bedfordshire, England.