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By Clayton Chun

Osprey's examine of the United States' first offensive reaction to the Pearl Harbor assaults of global battle II (1939-1945). In early 1942, the strategic state of affairs was once bleak for the USA. She have been in continuous retreat for the reason that Pearl Harbor, surrendering significant parts comparable to the Philippines, and used to be getting ready for the worst in Hawaii and at the West Coast. the japanese, nonetheless, had secured a well-defended perimeter, and have been set for extra growth. whatever had to ensue speedy and be of substantial impact. The April 1942 Doolittle Raid on Japan was once how to do so. This booklet examines the making plans, execution, and aftermath of this cutting edge, bold and dicy assault, which might exhibit that the japanese military and air forces have been something yet invincible.

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