This volume details the experiences of 107 elite American aces in combat against the Japanese. The highest scoring US pilots of World War 2 fought against the Japanese Army Air Force and Imperial Japanese Navy over the jungles of New Guinea and the Philippines. Flying P-38s and P-47s, men such as Dick Bong and Thomas McGuire won the Medal of Honor for their successes in combat in 1943-45. 'Twelve to One' is a rare document that details the 'tricks of the trade' employed by these men. This volume also includes biographies of the men whose tips for aerial combat make up the text, and the V Fighter Command Manual.
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Clever Repackaging of a Wartime Report!:
This book resurrects the WWII "Twelve to One" report compiled and published by the 5th Air Force, adding many photos, mini-biographies of 5th AF aces and tops it off with color profiles by Chris Davey. The result is far superior to the original; congrats to Tony Holmes & Co. for giving new life to old material!
Firsthand Advice from the Aces:
This book is a time capsule from the closing days of the air war in the Pacific. Twenty-six US fighter pilots contributed to a manual on combat tactics, which forms the basis of the book. Tony Holmes has complemented this with mini-biographies of the contributors, plus the high quality photographs of aces and aircraft we have come to expect from Osprey. Mark Postlethwaite's cover painting and thirty-six excellent color profiles rendered by Chris Davey round out the package. These components harmonize... more info
