| Description |
1 online resource (257 pages) |
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data file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Burning Japan is an investigation of how and why the air force shifted its tactics against Japan from a precision bombing strategy to area attacks. The guiding doctrine of the 1930s and 1940s called for focused attacks on specific targets deep behind enemy lines. Eager to prove itself, the nascent Army Air Force at first lauded the indispensability of strategic bombardment in areas otherwise unreachable by the army or navy. But when strategic bombing failed to yield the desired results in Europe and in initial efforts against Japan, the United States switched tactics, a shift that culminated i. |
| Contents |
The origins of destruction -- The makings of a mission -- Planning Japan's demise -- Hansell's 21st Bomber Command -- Losses per unit of target destruction -- Down the path of destruction -- Death throes -- Interpreting the campaign. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.
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World War (1939-1945) |
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan.
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Incendiary bombs -- History -- 20th century.
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Incendiary bombs. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Bombing, Aerial -- Japan.
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Bombing, Aerial. |
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Japan. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Schwabe, Daniel T., 1980- Burning Japan 9781612346397 (DLC) 2014032683 (OCoLC)890807862 |
| ISBN |
9781612346403 (electronic book) |
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1612346405 (electronic book) |
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9781612346397 |
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1612346391 |
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