The 100th title of Osprey's celebrated Aircraft of the Aces series covers a subject sure to be of interest to historians of World War II. The Ki-44 'Tojo' was a fast-climbing; heavily armed point-defence interceptor that was used successfully in slashing hit-and-run tactics that caught Allied pilots by surprise. In the air defense role 'Tojos' pioneered the deployment of a unique 40 mm cannon; the firing system which had no cartridges but instead had the propelling charge contained in the base of the projectile. The Ki-44 was to be used by the JAAF in larger numbers in China than anywhere else. This exciting title from author Nicholas Millman brings the Ki-44's role in the Pacific theatre to vivid life; accompanied by full color plates and archival photographs.
#1061258 in Books 2014-12-19 2015-01-02Original language:English 9.10 x .70 x 6.10l; .84 #File Name: 1848327870224 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Looks like a plain forgettable book about ww2By Samuel DayLooks like a plain forgettable book about ww2; but this is one of the best WW2 books ive ever read. Has great details and actual stories of combat.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Edward WolpertNew perspective.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very interestind bookBy Bernardo GrobmanVery well writen! It is a part of history seldom seen.
