Ploesti: The Great Ground-Air Battle of 1 August 1943, Revised

Ploesti: The Great Ground-Air Battle of 1 August 1943, Revised Edition (Brassey's Aviation Classics (Paperback))

On August 1, 1943, an enormous armada of America B-24 Liberator bombers roared at nearly treetop level over the peaceful farms and villages of Romania. This mission was Operation Tidal Wave. Its targetÂ—Â“the taproot of German might,â€ Hitlerâ€™s giant oil refineries at Ploesti. Hundreds of U.S. airmen had volunteered for the mission despite warnings that half might not return. In thirty minutes, more firepower was exchanged than in two Gettysburgs, and five men earned the Medal of Honor. Ploesti presents a vivid reconstruction of a dramatic and controversial mission.
Country USA
Brand Potomac Books
Manufacturer POTOMAC BOOKS
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 80 illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781574885101
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Ploesti: The Great Ground-Air Battle of 1 August 1943, Revised Edition (Brassey's Aviation Classics (Paperback))