DOUGLAS SBD DAUNTLESS (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Peter C. Smith
Published by The Crowood Press
in 1997
ISBN: 1861260962
DOUGLAS SBD DAUNTLESS (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Peter C. Smith.
Stock no. 1329584
1st.
1997.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The full story of the SBD's design, development and operational use. Crowood Aviation Series. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 1861260962. Minimal bumping to spine and corners. A super copy, looks unread.
DOUGLAS SBD DAUNTLESS (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)
Written by Peter C. Smith.
Stock no. 1828679
1st.
1997.
Hardback.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The full story of the SBD's design, development and operational use. Crowood Aviation Series. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 1861260962. A nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and faded to spine.
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- 1 The Dive Bomber Concept 1917-35
- 2 Design and Prototype Testing
- 3 Into Service
- 4 The Wail of the Banshee
- 5 A Detailed Description
- 6 Operation and Tactics
- 7 The SBD Battle Scenario
- 8 War: The First Clashes
- 9 Impossible Odds
- 10 Shadow Boxing: The Coral Sea
- 11 Showdown: Midway
- 12 Slugging It Out: Guadalcanal
- 13 Stand-Off: Eastern Solomons
- 14 Stalemate: Santa Cruz
- 15 Africa to the Arctic
- 16 Target Rabaul
- 17 Diving Kiwis
- 18 Central Pacific Offensive
- 19 Tangles at Tulsa
- 20 Show Time! The Philippine Sea
- 21 Swan Song: The Philippines
- 22 Dauntless: C'est Magnifique!
- 23 Final Days and Survivors