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Re: Article on the air war over Burma
Hello Frank,
After a short search on the net I found this: "Air Operations in the China Area, July 1937 - August 1945 Takejiro ShibaA Japanese account of the forgotten air war in China 200pp., card covers, 150mm x 215mm, 295g. Published by Burbank's Books, Blackwood, South Australia, 2000 USD $16.00, plus p&p International Airmail USD $7.50. order in advance now - AVAILABLE SOON This is an account of the Japanese air operations for the entire period of the "China Incident". Ranging from aerial triumphs over Nanking to the preparation of the massive Kamikaze operations to protect the homeland from invasion, a useful overview is presented for anyone studying modern Asian history. It was written for the USAFFE after the war had finished, and is based primarily on the experiences of Japanese officers involved in the air war. They were provided with some documents to work with, but much is drafted from memory." at: http://users.senet.com.au/~mhyde/burbanks_books_ww2.htm It feels very much like the old Japanese Monographs by Military History Section Headquarters, Army Forces Far East. (see: http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/historica.htm) i.e. this is not a new book. Unfortunately you can't buy them from Historica Publications any longer (rumors says that the publishers has past away but unfortunately I haven't been able to verify this). Best wishes/Håkan
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Re: Article on the air war over Burma
First, I simply must have that book and the link is not working
Second, when I write I am itching to set up this new category, I really mean it I hope it will grow like the other two main discussion forums. Indeed most Japanese aircraft forums focus on camouflage and markings, and they are very good at that, but I agree there is a gap when it comes to the operational side. Enjoy!
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Re: Article on the air war over Burma
Frank,
This from Burbank Press: Air Operations in the China Area, July 1937 - August 1945 Takejiro ShibaA Japanese account of the forgotten air war in China 200pp., card covers, 150mm x 215mm, 295g. Published by Burbank's Books, Blackwood, South Australia, 2000 No other details other than it is due for release soon. Here's their link: http://users.senet.com.au/~mhyde/burbanks_books_ww2.htm |
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Re: Article on the air war over Burma
Hi,
Have seen the photo's on e-bay of the Jap Officers with German Officers, a Ju88 in the background of one photo does therefore mean (to me) that these photo's were taken in Europe during WW2 (?) My questions are - How did these jap Officers get to germany, but air or by sea.? If by air, what a/c would they have used for the flight(s) and which rout would have been taken ? If by sea, then how long would the journey have taken and would it have been by submarine or surface vessel ? Looking forward to replies Alex |
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Re: Article on the air war over Burma
Three trade delegations travelled to Germany during 1940 and 1941. The IJN sent one team in October 1940 and a second in March 1941. The IJA sent their team in June 1941. All three teams travelled via ship.Two more diplomatic delegations travelled to Germany in later years, both with IJNAF abd IJAAF representatives. The first went in December 1942 and the second in june 1944. Both travelled by I class Japanese submarines, the June group having to land in Norway and make their way to Germany overland. Both groups returned safely to Japan.
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Re: Article on the air war over Burma
Hello Jim,
Thank you for your reply. I did not know that there were several visits but did think that they were by submarine . They took a chance coming by surface vessel in the beguining but in the early days the German submarines held sway over the oceans I suppose. I had wondered if they might have flown in and also then which route would they have used? Do you think that flying in would have been at all possible ? Alex |
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Re: Article on the air war over Burma
HI Guys,
I thought that pre Barbarossa, that one group travelled across the USSR by train. I know a later group went by Sub, as the Germans never controlled any Seas (except Waddenzee), travel ships would have neeb VERY dangerous. Ruy, This thread is a great idea, it means I get to post an article about a Wirraway shooting down a Zeke |
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