The story of the Doolittle Raid and Hiroshima—two air attacks that changed the world, with new interviews with Doolittle Raid veterans Using extensive research and previously unpublished information, this is an account of events that transformed combat, as the long-range bomber emerged as the most important strategic strike tool in modern warfare, and changed the political landscape of the 20th century. As World War II drew to a close, the U.S. launched two air attacks that would secure victory and peace, but at a terrible cost. The only such attacks on Japan that were not part of the overall battle plan, they changed the course of human history, and one man was involved in both actions. Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle was the leader of the Doolittle Raid in which 16 B-25 bombs struck at Tokyo and neighboring cities, forcing the withdrawal of Japanese troops—the outcome was that the Allies never lost another battle all the way to Japan. When it was deemed necessary to drop the atomic bomb, it was Doolittle who put forward his 12th Air Force comrade Paul Tibbets, the pilot who flew the Enola Gay with its deadly cargo to Hiroshima. This book presents the fascinating story of these significant air attacks connected by one man, and reveals why they were developed apart from the main Allied strategy and how the pilots were selected for their missions.

Two Flights to Victory: From the Doolittle Raid to the Enola Gay

History

Styles, David G.

Asia

The History Press

Moto Guzzi is one of the most evocative names in motorcycling. For over 70 years the company has produced innovative, practical, stylish and exciting machines that have caught the imagination and won races all over the world. Along with Ducati, Moto Guzzi represents the best in the Italian motorcycling tradition of imaginative engineering and high performance. David Styles' pictorial provides a fascinating, authoritative account of the Moto Guzzi company and its extraordinary motorcycles.

Moto Guzzi: Forza in Movimento

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Motorbooks Intl

Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Fine, 360pp. D/j not price-clipped. Condition virtually as new.

Alfa Romeo: The Legend Revived

Automobile Quarterly

Alfa Romeo is a marque with a history embellished with racing trophies and a reputation for manufacturing quality cars. This book is concerned with three lines - the Spider, the Alfasud and the Alfetta - each with their roots in the same succesful model, the Alfa Romeo Guilietta. Each car is closely examined for attributes and faults, there are comparisons with contemporaries, road tests and guidance on what to look for when buying. The book includes specifications and biographies of the men behind the cars.

Alfa Romeo: Spider, Alfasud & Alfetta GT: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics)

Reference

Catalogs & Directories

Aston Martin and Lagonda: The V-Engined Cars (Crowood Autoclassics)

Crowood Pr

Introduced in 1955 as a replacement for the ailing TF Midget, the MGA won instant acclaim. Its modern, streamlined appearance and excellent handling marked the start of a new, highly successful era for the MG name. Drawing on contemporary road tests, this book relates how the MGA 1500 was seen as the saviour of the MG name. It was available in both roadster and coupe forms, and there was also a Twin-Cam. The 100,000th MGA left Abingdon in March 1962, but was soon replaced by the MGB. This guide provides full specifications for each model, details of the works MGAs, as well as production models, and advice on buying and owning a car.

MGA: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics)

The history of the Riley motorcar from 1898 to 1969.

As Old As the Industry: Riley

Dalton Watson Fine Books Ltd

This is a complete history of the design and development of the Z car series up to the 300ZX of 1983. It covers full technical and production details for each model, road tests, racing and rallying and what to look for when buying and running any Z series car.

Datsun Z Series: The Complete Story (Complete Story Series)

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