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Author:
Miles, John C. (John Christian), 1960-
Title:
Fighting Forces of World War II in the air / [by] John C. Miles.
Publisher:
Capstone Pressa Capstone imprint,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
32 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 27 cm.
Subject:
World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations--Juvenile literature.
Airplanes, Military--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Aeronautics, Military--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
War begins -- The Luftwaffe -- RAF Fighter Command -- Luftwaffe Fallschirmjager -- The Imperial Japanese Navy 1st Air Fleet -- Doolittle's raiders -- RAF Bomber Command -- Air Transport Auxiliary -- RAF 617 Squadron "Dambusters" -- Shturmovik ground-attack squadrons -- Allied Airborne Divisions, D-Day -- Kamikaze squadrons -- 509th Composite Group -- Glossary and timeline -- Read more and Internet sites -- Index.
Summary:
Explores the air forces that battled for control of the skies during World War II, and provides information about key battles, tactics, and weapons that helped propel the Allies to victory.
Series:
Fighting forces of World War II.
ISBN:
1543574823
9781543574821
LCCN:
2018060643
Locations:
CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

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