Savage Skies, Emerald Hell: The U.S., Australia, Japan, and the Ferocious Air Ba

Description: Savage Skies, Emerald Hell by Jay A. Stout Savage Skies, Emerald Hell is the story of the stirring and terrible air combat that made winning the fight for New Guinea possible. It includes descriptions of equipment as well as accounts from fighter, bomber, transport, and support crews, and places their actions within the broader context of strategy and tactics. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description While the Marine Corps island-hopped across the Pacific from Guadalcanal to Saipan to Iwo Jima, the U.S. Army was locked in a grueling, multiyear fight for the jungle island of New Guinea, which in Japanese hands threatened both Australia and the vital supply lines stretching to the United States. Forces under Douglas MacArthur intended to deny the Japanese this opportunity and use New Guinea as a stepping stone on the road back to the Philippines and, beyond it, Japan. A critical component of that campaign was waged in the air, where American pilots supported ground troops and took the battle to the Japanese in scattered villages and beaches, along the way fighting not only the Japanese, but also the dangers of the islands mountainous terrain and thick jungles, the weather, and the surrounding ocean.Savage Skies, Emerald Hell is the story of the stirring and terrible air combat that made winning the fight for New Guinea possible. It includes accounts from fighter, bomber, and transport crews—primarily George Kenneys Fifth Air Force—and places their actions within the broader context of strategy and tactics, also providing descriptions of equipment and the experiences of the mechanics and support men who made it all possible. It is a riveting narrative of World War II in the air, combining deep primary research and Jay Stouts personal experience as a fighter pilot. More than a great read, Savage Skies, Emerald Hell is an important contribution to World War II history. Author Biography Jay A. Stout is a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot who, during a twenty-year military career, logged a remarkable 4,500 flight hours, including thirty-seven combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. He has appeared as an aviation and military expert on various television and radio programs, and his writings have been published in newspapers and professional journals around the country. He is the author of nearly a dozen books, including Air Apaches: The True Story of the 345th Bomb Group and Its Low, Fast, and Deadly Missions in World War II, Hells Angels: The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II, Fighter Group: The 352nd "Blue-Nosed Bastards" in World War II, and Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe: The U.S. Army Air Forces against Germany in World War II. He lives near Richmond, Virginia. Details ISBN0811775631 Author Jay A. Stout Pages 432 Publisher Stackpole Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780811775632 Format Hardcover Imprint Stackpole Books Country of Publication United States Audience General Place of Publication Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Publication Date 2024-12-17 US Release Date 2024-12-17 ISBN-10 0811775631 UK Release Date 2025-02-17 AU Release Date 2024-12-16 Subtitle The U.S., Australia, Japan, and the Ferocious Air Battle for New Guinea in World War II DEWEY 940.54265 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168900839;

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