WW2 US USAAF Doolittle Raid 1942 Osprey SC Reference Book

The ‘WW2 US USAAF Doolittle Raid 1942 Osprey SC Reference Book’ is an authoritative guide that delves into the daring and pivotal Doolittle Raid of 1942 during World War II. Spanning a concise 96 pages, this softcover edition from Osprey Publishing is richly illustrated with numerous photographs that bring to life the heroism and strategy behind this audacious air raid. The book meticulously explores the planning, execution, and aftermath of the raid led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, wherein 16 B-25B Mitchell bombers launched a surprise attack on Tokyo. It provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the mission’s significance in boosting American morale and shifting the tide of the war in the Pacific. Ideal for history enthusiasts, military scholars, and model builders, this reference book offers a detailed account of one of the most legendary operations carried out by the United States Army Air Forces in WWII.