{"product_id":"the-doolittle-raiders-the-first-military-aviation-attack-on-japan-retaliation-for-the-pearl-harbor-attack-world-war-ii-history-paperback","title":"The Doolittle Raiders: The First Military Aviation Attack on Japan (Retaliation for the Pearl Harbor Attack, World War II History) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecember 7, 1941. The Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor and the United States was sucked into World War II. The nation was furious, and the public demanded revenge. Back home, Colonel James Doolittle of the United States Airforce was tasked with organizing a raid on Japan. On April 18, 1942, 16 B-25B Mitchell bombers were flown from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet off the coast of Japan. The daring mission was successful in creating fear within the hearts of the enemy and won support for the military back home. This is the story of The Doolittle Raid.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe USS Hornet was supported by the USS Enterprise, 4 cruisers, and 8 destroyers. The bombers successfully took off and were provided cover by the supporting ships. They split into 5 formations, each attacking a different region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning low on fuel after completing their mission, 1 aircraft landed in Vladivostock, Russia while the other 15 landed in China. There, 8 crew members were captured by the Japanese of which 3 were later executed. Come and find out about one of the most striking missions by the US Airforce on foreign soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's a preview of what you'll discover in this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Japanese insurgency that drew the US in World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange of sentiments back home and planning for The Doolittle Raid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvents leading up to the raid and its execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow The Doolittle Raid progressed tactically and the challenges it faced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aftermath of the raid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe positive and negative impacts of the raid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife of Colonel James Doolittle after the raid and his legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e..... And much more  \u0026amp;nbspScroll up and click the \"Buy Now\" button to find out more\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49158592987288,"sku":"9798685752420","price":16.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/NkdyRHYra0ZTODVEOWRzanN3ZFdidz09.webp?v=1779771207","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/the-doolittle-raiders-the-first-military-aviation-attack-on-japan-retaliation-for-the-pearl-harbor-attack-world-war-ii-history-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}