F4F Wildcat vs A6M Zero-sen: Pacific Theater 1942: 54 (Duel)

Young, Edward M.

ISBN 10: 178096322X / ISBN 13: 9781780963228

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2013

About this Item

Published by Osprey Publishing in 2013, this is the first softback porin ting of Edward Young's F4F WILDCAT vs A6M ZERO-SEN: Pacific Theater 1942. Glossy pictorial card covers, superb colour and b/w full page illustrations the book is in very good condition. Seller Inventory # 8467

Bibliographic Details

Title: F4F Wildcat vs A6M Zero-sen: Pacific Theater...

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Publication Date: 2013

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

The duel between Japan's superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero and the USA's rugged Grumman F4F Wildcat in 1942 represented the clash of two contrasting design philosophies and naval fighter doctrines. This fully illustrated account reveals how US pilots quickly learned to avoid dogfights with the Zero-sen and developed tactics that enabled the Wildcat to hold its own against its more nimble opponent in the skies over the Pacific.

About the Authors:

Edward M. Young is a retired financial executive with a BA degree in Political Science from Harvard University and an MA from the University of Washington. In 2015 he received an MA in the History of Warfare from King's College, London and in 2020 completed a PhD in History at King's College. During his career he had assignments in New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. He is the author of numerous books and articles on aviation history. He lives with his wife in Seattle, Washington.

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.

Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. He lives in Perthshire, UK.