Korea 1950-53: B-29s, Thunderjets and Skyraiders fight the strategic bombing campaign

A new book explores the strategic bombing campaign in the Korean War, where B-29s fought against North Korea's war facilities. The campaign was challenging, requiring a combination of military and political strategies. The book includes original illustrations, maps, and 3D recreations to bring the conflict to life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A captivating and meticulously researched new history and analysis of the strategic bombing campaign during the Korean War, which marked the final combat deployment of America's iconic B-29 Superfortresses. Just five years after their triumphant victory over Japan at the dawn of the jet age, the most advanced bomber of World War II had already become obsolete. Yet, the legendary war-winning Superfortresses had one more battle to endure, in the crucial strategic air campaign against North Korea. The primary objective of the bombers was to dismantle North Korea's war-fighting capabilities, encompassing a wide range of facilities such as industrial complexes, hydroelectric dams, airfields, and bridges. However, this campaign was far from straightforward, as it involved a complex interplay of military and political strategies. In this enlightening book, renowned airpower scholar and former RAF pilot Michael Napier delves into the intricacies of how the campaign unfolded, shedding light on the innovative techniques of bombing to negotiate that would later gain notoriety in Vietnam. He meticulously examines the intricate relationship between battlefield progress, armistice negotiations, and the evolving bombing strategy developed throughout the protracted campaign. As the B-29s soared through the skies over Korea, they operated in a new world dominated by jet fighters and jet-age technology, witnessing rapid tactical developments. Packed with stunning original illustrations, this comprehensive volume showcases dramatic air scenes featuring B-29s, MiG-15s, AD Skyraiders, and Skyknight jet nightfighters in action. Additionally, it includes detailed maps, 3D recreations of missions, and informative 3D diagrams to vividly bring the conflict to life. This captivating and dramatic account captures the final clashes of the piston-engined aircraft era as the superpowers engaged in the first major confrontation of the Cold War.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 247 x 183 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472855558