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 by Lawrence J. Hickey, James T. Pettus, Osamu Tagaya, Edward M. Rogers and Madison D. Jonas IHRA 2019 (1st edition) Hardcover 464 pages 600+ photos 32 page color section Full color paintings Maps, aircraft profiles ISBN: 978-0-913511-06-0 Cover Price: $80.00 Language: English Order Online via Publisher International Historical Research Associates  Order now at amazon.com Return to |
Ken’s Men Against The Empire The Illustrated History of the 43rd Bombardment Group During World War II Volume II: October 1943 to 1945 B-24 Era Ken’s Men Against The Empire Volume II covers the second half of the history of the 43rd Bombardment Group (43rd BG) "Ken's Men" in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) duing World War II. This book is written and researched by Lawrence J. Hickey with co-authors James T. Pettus, Osamu Tagaya, Edward Rogers and Madison Jonas. The book features hundreds of World War II photographs, maps and original artwork by aviation artist Jack Fellows.The cover depicts one of the group's most famous bombers, B-24J "The Dragon And His Tail" 44-40973 with elaborate nose art of a dragon holding a nude woman that spanned the nose and fuselage. This book covers the group's history from November 1943 until the end of the Pacific War. The group's early history is covered in the prior book, Ken’s Men Against The Empire - The Illustrated History of the 43rd Bombardment Group During World War I - Volume I: Prewar to October 1943 The B-17 Era (2016, 2020). Order online via International Historical Research Associates. Also check out the publisher's "Eagles Over The Pacific" series on 5th Air Force Bombardment Groups including: Warpath Over The Pacific, Revenge of the Red Raiders and Rampage of the Roarin' 20's. Interviews with authors Lawrence J. Hickey, Osamu Tagaya and Edward Rogers Review by Justin Taylan Return to Book Reviews | Add a review or submit for review Last Updated |
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