Operation KE: The Cactus Air Force and the Japanese Withdrawal from Guadalcanal
416Operation KE: The Cactus Air Force and the Japanese Withdrawal from Guadalcanal
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ISBN-13: | 9781682471371 |
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Publisher: | Naval Institute Press |
Publication date: | 12/15/2023 |
Pages: | 416 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.93(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
List of Maps and Diagrams xi
List of Terms, Acronyms, and Abbreviations xiii
Acknowledgments xix
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 The Genesis of Operation KE-GO 5
Chapter 2 Japanese Aircraft and Air-Combat Doctrine 11
Chapter 3 American Aircraft and Air-Combat Doctrine 25
Chapter 4 Of Pilots and Preparedness 43
Chapter 5 Pregame Warm-Ups: Munda and Vila 55
Chapter 6 Bombarding the Phoenix 77
Chapter 7 Kickoff! 101
Chapter 8 Blitzing the Quarterbacks 122
Chapter 9 Turnovers 141
Chapter 10 Pass Interception 161
Chapter 11 General Patch's End Run 175
Chapter 12 The Great Escape Begins 192
Chapter 13 Night Action and Daytime Pursuit 207
Chapter 14 ComAirSol's Vendetta 220
Chapter 15 The Half-Time Show 228
Chapter 16 The Final Touchdown 247
Chapter 17 Of Men and Machines 258
Chapter 18 Good Luck or Good Management? 271
Notes 295
Bibliography 345
Index 361