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  • B-29 Superfortress vs Japanese Nightfighter: Japan 1944–45 (Duel Book 144)
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B-29 Superfortress vs Japanese Nightfighter: Japan 1944–45 (Duel Book 144) Kindle Edition

by Mark Lardas (Author), Gareth Hector (Illustrator), Jim Laurier (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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An illustrated study of the clashes between B-29s conducting night raids on Japan and the Japanese nightfighters protecting the Home Islands from 1944–45.

The USAAF's B-29-led strategic bombing offensive against Japan succeeded when XX Bomber Command switched from high-level daytime precision bombing to low-level night time area bombing. The latter tactic required Superfortresses to attack their target individually, without a formation or escorting fighters for protection. Despite this, Japanese nightfighters proved unable to stop the B-29s.

In this study, Mark Lardas examines the capabilities of the aircraft involved, and reveals the conditions under which both sides fought. He evaluates the cutting-edge technology of both sides and how it affected the outcome of the battle. Maps, tactical diagrams, photographs and specially commissioned artwork bring the action to life as the individual US bombers and Japanese nightfighters fight a classic military duel.
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  1. Print length
    172 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Osprey Publishing
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  5. Publication date
    March 13 2025
  6. File size
    29.5 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D6DDBDXH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13 2025
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 29.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472865618
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • 鶹 Rank: #785,796 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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  • RAYMOND C. CLAY
    5.0 out of 5 stars thank you
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2025
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    thank you
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  • WFR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2025
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    good read on an unusual match up
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  • Writing Historian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of information on the planes, much less on the aerial engagements
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2025
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    I have to admit not being a fan of the Osprey standardized template. I want to read about the contests between men and machines on the battlefield, not detailed accounts of how the machines were designed and built. But several things led me to award a four star (rather than three) rating. First, the author talked about pilot training for both air forces. Second, he covered Japanese use of radar. That made up for the paltry few pages on combat operations. Recommended with reservations.
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