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Focusing on the operational history of the XX Bomber Command, this book details the combat missions conducted from India and China during 1944 and 1945, highlighting the Boeing B-29 Superfortress program. It provides an in-depth examination of all 49 missions, utilizing primary sources such as WWII documents and crew memoirs. Special sections address challenges like flying over the Hump, General Curtis LeMay's B-29 reorganization, and the night fighter defenses at Chinese airfields, offering a comprehensive look at this significant aspect of the B-29 campaign.

Focusing on the unique challenges of aerial night fighting in World War II, this book chronicles the experiences of pilots flying specialized aircraft like the P-38 Lightning and P-61 Black Widow. It details their daring missions, including the first solo night fighter raid over Rabaul and intense night combat against Japanese forces. The narrative also explores American night fighter tactics and the Japanese responses, providing a comprehensive look at the strategic battles for dominance in the night skies of the South and Southwest Pacific from 1943 to 1945.

The book explores the development of Ireland's Peacekeeping Policy, utilizing declassified materials from the Irish National Archives. It delves into the decision-making processes within the Irish government regarding UN peacekeeping operations, highlighting discussions, debates, and internal communications. The author outlines a three-step process involving coordination with other states, government discussions, and legislative debates, aiming to shed light on how Ireland became a significant supporter of UN peacekeeping efforts and the unique procedural framework governing personnel deployment.

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on the politics, battles, weaponry, and major personalities of the war. číst celé

The author personally interviewed reconnaissance pilots who flew in WWII, Korea, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam in order to place the reader into the cockpit.