Superfortress : the story of the B-29 and American air power / by Curtis E. LeMay and Bill Yenne.
| Author/creator | LeMay, Curtis E. |
| Other author | Yenne, Bill, 1949- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : McGraw-Hill, ©1988. |
| Description | xvi, 222 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Story of the B-29 and American air power |
| Contents | Getting the idea: 1918-1938 -- Getting the tools: 1938-1942 ; "The father of the B-29" ; The aircraft ; The plan ; Blueprint for production ; The catalyst ; The organization -- The birth of the superfortress: 1942-1944 -- On destiny's doorstep: India and China, August-December 1944 -- Preparing the final assault: the Marianas, August-December 1944 -- A change of command: the Marianas, January 1945 -- Striking back at the empire: January-July 1945 ; The task at hand ; A radical change ; Supporting the navy ; Back on target ; A moment of heroism ; Fighters: friend and foe ; The end in sight -- Coup de grace: August 1945 -- Postscript to victory. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-210) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: LeMay, Curtis E. Superfortress. New York : McGraw-Hill, ©1988 |
| LCCN | 87036208 |
| ISBN | 0070371601 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780070371606 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0070371644 |
| ISBN | 9780070371644 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D790 .L46 1988 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |