Sunday Punch in Normandy: The Tactical Use of Heavy Bombardment in the Normandy Invasion (Wings at War Series, No. 2)

Wings At War Series No. 2

ISBN 10: 0160381347 / ISBN 13: 9780160381348

Published by Center for Air Force History, 1992

About this Item

Near fine, no D.J. stiff paper cover in blue tone bombing Normandy Beachead. Fold out situation maps and aerial photos bombing. No previous owners marks in clean bright text. This is the tactical employment of the 8th Force heavy bombers before and during the invasion.

Seller Inventory # 7167

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sunday Punch in Normandy: The Tactical Use of Heavy Bombardment in the Normandy Invasion (Wings at War Series, No. 2)
• Publisher: Center for Air Force History
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0160381347
• ISBN 13: 9780160381348
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Aviation
  • Military

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Synopsis

"Sunday Punch in Normandy" focuses on the all-important invasion of Normandy, on June 6, 1944, forever remembered as "D-Day." Just before dawn, wave after wave of Army Air Forces heavy bombers targeted the beach areas to make way for the assault troops. The pilots encountered virtually no air opposition, because the massive Allied air superiority effort had been brilliantly planned and well-orchestrated. This short study describes in detail the close cooperation among the Allies in formulating the D-Day plan. A final section on operations gives a chronology of the interdiction missions flown by Eighth Air Force fighters and bombers.