Allied Strafing in World War II
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- ISBN 9780786448876
- Weight: 367g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 15 Sep 2010
- Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Among the offensive aerial missions employed in World War II, air-to-ground gun fighting was one of the most valuable. Strafing, which involved the extensive damage of ground, air and naval forces by pilots flying in deadly, low-altitude skies, helped the Allies to their victory. This historical text examines the role of strafing in combat, particularly during World War II, but also during the Korea and Vietnam wars. The nature of gunnery, strafing and gunfighting are explored within the context of particular missions and actions. First-hand accounts and gun camera film evidence contribute to the exploration of this most dangerous form of combat and honor the courage of America's veterans who served as pilots or aerial crewmen.
William B. Colgan is a veteran of the Army Air Corps who served in World War II and in the Air Force in Korea and Vietnam. Now retired, he lives in Florida.
