Product Description
- American non-fiction that approaches the truth behind Isoroku Yamamoto's death in battle
- A non-fiction story from the American side that approaches the truth behind Isoroku Yamamoto's death in action, which was a turning point in the Pacific War.
- Depicts the 16 aircraft that participated in the operation and the Battle of Guadalcanal, centering on pilot Rex Barber, who took part in the ambush of Isoroku Yamamoto, commander of the Combined Fleet, in Bougainville and fatally wounded Yamamoto's aircraft.
- Addressing the failures and weaknesses of both the Japanese and American forces, author Hampton gathers all the facts he can and uses his military, especially air combat, expertise to provide the justice and honor everyone deserves. To go.
- The author's depiction of the pilot is said to be excellent.
- Although some books have been published by the Japanese side about the shooting down of Yamamoto's plane, the accounts from the American side are less exposed in Japan, and in that respect, it will also appeal to military history researchers.
- This book (Japanese version) also includes commentary by Japanese researchers on the latest shooting situations.
- About the author
- Dan Hampton served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years from 1986 to 2006, flying 151 combat missions.
- He received four Distinguished Service Crosses, a Purple Heart, eight Air Force Meritorious Service Medals, five Meritorious Service Medals, and many other commendations for his actions in the Iraq War, Kosovo Conflict, and the First Gulf War.
- Graduated from the US Air Force Fighter Weapons School, US Navy Top Gun School (TOGS), and US Air Force Special Operations School.
- As a guest analyst on CNN, Fox News, etc., he covers foreign affairs, military affairs, aviation issues, etc.
- Contributed to aviation magazines, etc.
- His books include the US bestsellers [Viper Pilot] and [Lords of the Sky], as well as the novel [The Mercenary].
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
This item is written in Japanese.
Item Size/Weight : 18.9 x 13.1 x 3.1 cm / 531g
- *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.
Product Specifications
- Item code
- 630069
- ISBN code
- 9784798630069
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 4 per household.