B-29 Superfortress vs Japanese Nightfighter - Japan 1944-45

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.>

Product details

• Authors: Mark Lardas, Lardas Mark
• Assisted by: Gareth Hector (Illustration), Hector Gareth (Illustration), Jim Laurier (Illustration), Laurier Jim (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.03.2025
• EAN: 9781472865601
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-6560-1
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Duel
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, Japan, Military vehicles, Air forces & warfare, Second World War, United States of America, USA, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Pacific Ocean, Aviation skills and piloting, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / Air