Samuel Russ Harris

B-29s Over Japan, 1944-1945

A Group Commander's Diary

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This diary focuses intensely on Col. Samuel Russ Harris' life within his own 499th Bomb Group and his relationship with the 73rd Bomb Wing's operations. The first section of the book is an intimate portrait of war. To provide a context of the B-29 war against Japan, the second half of the text details how the 73rd Bomb Wing was engaged in the war against Japan. Together, the two parts provide a well-rounded portrait of America--and one American--at war.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juni 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 440g
• ISBN-13: 9780786462971
• ISBN-10: 0786462973
• Artikelnr.: 32006333

Autorenporträt

Col. Samuel Russ Harris, Jr., served as commander of one of the first B-29 Heavy Bombardment Groups to reach the Marinas Islands in 1944. For his courageous service, he received 11 awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Legion of Merit award and the National Defense Service Medal.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments     
Preface by Robbie Harris     
Introduction     
Glossary     
Biography     
The B-29 Superfortress: The Weapon     
Getting Ready     
The Diary     
Appendix A. Planes Test-Flown by Lieutenant Samuel Harris     
Appendix B. 499th Bomb Group Deployment Roster     
Appendix C. Radio "Q" Codes     
Notes     
Bibliography     
Index