The losses of several of its most feared, powerful and supposedly invincible bombers per night to a torrent of Soviet missiles during the closing stages of the Vietnam War was sobering to Americans, but the B-52s' crushing attacks virtually eliminated North Vietnam's defences and forced a peace settlement. This fascinating book analyses the roles of the SA-2 operators and the B-52 Electronic Warfare Officers (EWOs) using specially commissioned artwork as well as first-hand accounts, and traces the cat-and-mouse tactics that each side employed.
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The losses of several of its most feared, powerful and supposedly invincible bombers per night to a torrent of Soviet missiles during the closing stages of the Vietnam War was sobering to Americans, but the B-52s' crushing attacks virtually eliminated North Vietnam's defences and forced a peace settlement. This fascinating book analyses the roles of the SA-2 operators and the B-52 Electronic Warfare Officers (EWOs) using specially commissioned artwork as well as first-hand accounts, and traces the cat-and-mouse tactics that each side employed.
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Duel, 89 |
Release date | October 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
Illustrators | Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector |
Authors | Peter E. Davies |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 80 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4728-2362-5 |
Barcode | 9781472823625 |
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LSN | 1-4728-2362-1 |