SBD Dauntless: Douglas's US Navy and Marine Corps Dive-Bomber in World War II

The Douglas Dauntless was the US Navy's frontline dive-bomber in the early days of WWII. Even after the larger and more powerful Helldiver joined the fleet in the later stages of the war, the Dauntless remained in the fray, flying from the decks of escort carriers, which were too small to permit the operation of the later aircraft, as well as continuing to serve from the decks of fleet carriers. The Dauntless took part in many of the most notable battles of the war in the Pacific, including Coral Sea, Midway, and Guadalcanal. Carefully researched war-era photos are augmented with color images of current-day preserved aircraft, capturing the details of this flying legend. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Author: David Doyle
ISBN-10: 0764358464
ISBN-13: 9780764358463
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/28/2019
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.10w x 0.70d