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Author's Synopsis
Raiding the Rising Sun is a richly illustrated and meticulously researched account of the April 18, 1942 Doolittle Raid—the first American air strike against the Japanese home islands and one of the most daring aviation operations of World War II.
Aviation historian Dan Steelman examines the raid through the lens of aircraft, technology, and planning, with particular focus on the B-25 Mitchell and the extraordinary modifications that made the mission possible. Drawing on primary sources, period photography, and clear technical explanation, the book traces how Army Air Forces and Navy personnel overcame unprecedented challenges to launch medium bombers from an aircraft carrier.
Combining authoritative narrative with rare photographs, original artwork, and accessible analysis, Raiding the Rising Sun places the raid in its proper operational and historical context while honoring the skill, ingenuity, and courage of the men who carried it out. The result is a visually compelling, fact-driven history that adds new clarity and depth to one of the most familiar stories of the air war in the Pacific.
Format(s) for review: Paper only
Review genre: Artistic—Pictorial/Coffee Table
Pages/Word count: 292 / ~30,000