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Re: The Northrop B-35 was difficult to defend
Looking at the photos & various illustrations it is clear the rump fusalage appendage in the center rear of the aircraft extends far enough past the props. A twin or quad gun mount there would have a clear field of fire to the rear. Also it appears the propeller arc does not extend much below the bottom of the wing structure. A bottom gun mount would have a similar field of fire to the rear as on a B17 or B24. I dont see this aircraft being any more vulnerable than a B29 or B36 with their large tail structures blocking part of the rear field of fire. Or the B17 & B24 for that matter.
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