The speed with which the Corsair was rushed into service as a land-based fighter obliged the pilots to learn on the job. The aircraft soon proved to be superior to the Japanese Zero and played a major part in the destruction of Japan's elite air forces in the South Pacific. Later; in an effort to counter the Kamikaze threat; the Corsair was once again hurriedly pressed into service; this time in its originally intended role as a shipboard fighter. This versatile aircraft saw service with the US Navy and Marines; the British Fleet Air Arm and the RNZAF. Most of the 4FU pilots who recount their experiences within these pages considered it to be the best all-round fighter in the Pacific theatre.
#4805040 in Books Greenhill Books 1992-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.55 x 5.66 x 8.77l; #File Name: 1853671215424 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Classic history of the ultimately failed (for Napoleon) 1813 campaignBy Lawrence D'AgostinoWritten with the same clear; concise; and insightful style of the author's other campaign histories. This title describes Napoleon's attempts to retrieve his military fortunes after the disasterous 1812 campaign. F. Loraine Petre clearly conveys the story where although the French armies; newly rebuilt; lacked the effectiveness; and efficacy of the former years; Napoleon's genius for organization; his leadership; and his still brilliant grasp of strategy and tactics ensured the issue of failure or success in Germany 1813 was much in doubt.
