This is a reprint of the second edition of this important work prepared by the Military History and Publication Section of The Infantry School under the direction of George C. Marshall. Maps. Illustrated.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Remembrance 1945By Calamity MarcyI got the book because my many interests include the minutiae of the Second World War history.I have a general knowledge of the 20th USAAF and the Boeing B-29 SuperfortressNaturally; I was drawn to this book out of curiosity.Those days were a time of Total war. There was a relentless pressure to shatter the Japanese economy as quickly as possible to end the conflict and ultimately save lives. Strategic Air power was seen as the key to victory.With the technical difficulties of high altitude precision daylight bombing over Japan; low altitude night area bombing to burn the cottage industries hidden in the populated areas was adopted. Aerial mining; by B-29s; of the navigable waters of the Home Islands to paralyze the shipping was also introduced. The tactics remind us of what a terrible but necessary struggle the air war against Japan was.The book is a detailed account of a young man's absorption into the United States Army Air Force of the mid-forties; his training; equipment; missions; his being shot down and taken prisoner by the dreaded Kampei-tei (Imperial Japanese Army Military Police) and the aftermathThe Japan of the time was a ruthless enemy who had no respect for Prisoners of War.They reserved especially horrific deprivation and abuses for the "Special Prisoners"; as captured B-29 crew were designatedThis is history told at the participant's level.What the book lacks in polish (I noticed several typos); it more than makes up for it with it's genuineness.It's a testimony to the courage and sacrifice of those who prosecuted the long missions of 1945.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was quite amazing to talk to him after reading his horrifying experiences ...By M. GailI met Mr. Hanley yesterday at a US Veterans event. It was quite amazing to talk to him after reading his horrifying experiences at the hands of the Japanese. He does say there is one error in the book. He was told the man on the cover had died at the hands of the Japs; but two weeks after his book was published he got a call from him.Should be required reading for US history. Most of us don;t realize what happens in War. Other countries don;t follow the civilized rules we think they should.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Chance meeting.By Robert C. JohnsonI met the author at a Military Seminar at UNT last fall. He seemed a very likeable gentleman and I found his book most interesting. I missed the big war by a few years myself; but enjoy keeping up with the little known stories of WW II. I really enjoyed the book and have since passed in on to a couple of my coffee mates; both of whom did serve in the Army at that time. They are likewise most pleased with the book. It is a comfirmation of other books dealing with the treatment of allied prisoners by the Japanese. A part of history we must not forget.
