East China Sea 1945: Climax of the Kamikaze

This study describes the air-sea offensive supporting the ground-force invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in February and April 1945,which led to the sinking of the Yamato and the onslaught of the Japanese kamikaze. The US Navy had reached an exceptional level of coordination in its amphibious operations, and Imperial Japan deployed its kamikaze aircraft to prevent further defeat. This book explores the air-sea aspects of the pivotal battles and the contribution of the USAAF and the British Pacific Fleet to the eventual victory of US air and ground forces.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This study delves into the air-sea offensive that played a crucial role in supporting the ground-force invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in February and April 1945. These invasions marked the final two major ground campaigns of the Pacific War. By the time these operations unfolded in early 1945, the US Navy had achieved remarkable coordination in its amphibious operations, enabling it to swiftly overrun and subdue Japanese territories. In response to the growing threat posed by these forces and to prevent further defeat, Imperial Japan resorted to deploying its kamikaze aircraft, targeting numerous US heavy aircraft carriers and destroyers. Several of these vessels were sunk, while others were rendered incapable of participating in the war. This meticulously illustrated book examines the air-sea aspects of these pivotal battles, including the "death ride" of the Japanese battleship Yamato, the massive kamikaze attacks off Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the amphibious invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, as well as the naval and air bombardments of these two islands. It also explores the significant contributions of the USAAF and the British Pacific Fleet to the eventual victory of US air and ground forces.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 185 x 247 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472848468