B-29 Superfortress: Strategic Air War in the Pacific

The B-29 Superfortress was a vital and iconic strategic bomber of the Second World War.It was designed with a range and warlord capability that made it viable for operation in the vast regions of Asia Pacific.This bomber played a key part in the defeat and unconditional surrender of Japan, principally using fire-bombing techniques.The complex role and effectiveness of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are reviewed critically.The work has 21st century connection in the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.The United States Navy, US ground forces and the B-29 wings were brought together to fight, in the author's words, 'he most massive air war the world had ever seen'. Technical aspects including bomb-load and range - vital for the vast Asia Pacific, are set out for all readers, service, academic and lay. The narrative takes readers through the history of the major air wars commencing with Europe, where the US Army Air Corps was allied with Britain's RAF.After victory in Europe in 1944