By the time the Americans began their aerial bombardment of Japan in 1944; both the JAAF and IJNAF were spent forces. What the Japanese did have though was the Ki-44 "Tojo." Armed with two 40 mm cannon; it was the most heavily armed and feared single-seat fighter to see action against the new American bomber; the B-29 Superfortress. For the bomber crews; they had what they believed was their "ace in hole": a fully armed B-29 carried four remotely operated gun turrets and a tail gunner's position; making it the world's most advanced self-defending bomber.In every respect the Ki-44 pilots were fighting a desperate battle. Many who made their mark did so using suicidal ramming attacks or "Taiatari." Illustrated with full color artwork; this volume examines why the Ki-44 was unable to break up bomber formations conventionally during the Pacific War; and how its ramming tactics; while terrifying; graphically revealed Japan's inability to stop the B-29.
#1154694 in Books Osprey Publishing 2014-08-19 2014-08-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 250.19 x 15.88 x 7.67l; 1.42 #File Name: 1472802586144 pages9781472802583
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The rules were a bit laborious to follow but; ...By Feldmar TwomblebeeThe rules were a bit laborious to follow but; I believe; do the job of duplicating battles of the period on a table top. Still; you would get your moneys worth if you only bought this as a reference book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great history well researchedBy WilkGreat history well researched. I enjoyed the Nashville battles which ended the war in the west.0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy James HunterGreat work ...cannot wait to host my first game
