History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II

Sherrod, R: 1980 USA, hardcover, 496 pages, with photos. Robert Sherrod gives a detailed narrative of how Marine air units developed from a small prewar force into a major combat arm in the Pacific, following their role from the early Solomons campaign through Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Drawing on frontline reporting and squadron histories, Sherrod highlights tactics, operations, and personal experiences of aviators in providing close air support, air superiority, and strikes against Japanese forces. ISBN 9781117878058 In very good condition