Bomber!: 13 Famous Bomber Campaigns that Shaped World War II

Bomber! is a seminal account of the heroism, daring, and ingenuity of the men of Allied Bomber Command during World War II, who took the war to the enemy's doorstep. It chronicles thirteen famous raids, from the North Sea Battle in 1939 to the French crew who became the first Allied airmen to bomb Berlin, using the accounts of bomber crews to create a minute-by-minute account of these events.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Canelo

The Second World War witnessed a significant shift in warfare as aerial bombing emerged as a powerful tool. Advances in aircraft and engine design enabled planes to fly farther, faster, and carry heavier loads, transforming the nature of the conflict. The Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots in their Lancasters, Wellingtons, and Halifaxes, the United States Air Force (USAAF) pilots in their B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators, and the Luftwaffe pilots in their Junkers and Heinkels all played crucial roles in the air war. These brave men flew thousands of sorties deep into enemy territory, facing relentless flak and agile enemy fighters with astonishing losses.

In his book, Bomber! Robert Jackson delves into thirteen famous raids that span the course of the war. From the fierce North Sea Battle in 1939 to the French crew who became the first Allied airmen to bomb Berlin, Jackson chronicles the evolution of the bomber mission. He provides a minute-by-minute account of these events, weaving the accounts of bomber crews with historical analysis to bring the reader closer to the experience of these historical moments.

Bomber! is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the air war. It offers a fresh perspective on the bravery, daring, and ingenuity of the men who took the war to the enemy's doorstep. Jackson's book is perfect for readers who are interested in military history, particularly the air war, and those who seek to understand the human cost of warfare.

Weight: 196g
Dimension: 197 x 127 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804365328