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The elegant Martin B-26 Marauder made a name for itself as the basic type of tactical bomber in the arsenal of the 9th Air Force (9th Army Air Force) USAAF, which became famous for its support of the Normandy landings that began on June 6, 1944, and the subsequent US Army campaign through Western Europe. Marauders conducted a large number of bombing raids during the fighting in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany itself, proving to be truly effective combat machines. However, the early operational career of this type from 1941 to 1943 was not easy. The B-26 was characterized not only by high performance but also by some controversial features, and the command of the US Army Air Forces initially struggled to find suitable tactics for its most effective deployment. This period includes two chapters from the tumultuous combat career, which this publication is dedicated to. * Chapter I. Target: Aircraft Carrier Akagi * Chapter II. Fifty-Eight Missing
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Author: Šnajdr Miroslav
Publication date: June 8, 2020
Manufacturer: Jakab Publishing s.r.o.
Genres: Books, Non-fiction literature, History and facts
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 52
ISBN/EAN: 9788076480131