Peter Preston-Hough Livres

The narrative focuses on the Allied operation in September 1944 aimed at capturing a crucial Rhine crossing to hasten the end of World War II. Despite the extensive use of airborne troops and coordinated ground forces, the mission ended in failure, prolonging the conflict into 1945. This account delves into the strategic miscalculations and challenges faced during this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the complexities of warfare and the resilience of the soldiers involved.

Focusing on the air war in Burma during 1941-1945, the book explores the critical role of air power in achieving and maintaining air superiority against the Japanese. It details the Allies' initial losses due to inadequate resources and tactics, followed by their eventual recovery and dominance by 1945. The analysis includes the impact of Japanese industrial capabilities and their broader Pacific strategy on the conflict's air operations. Additionally, it critiques existing historiography and presents previously unpublished insights to enrich the understanding of this often-overlooked campaign.

Between 1941 & 1945 the war in the Far East is occasionally referred to as the 'Forgotten War'. This book will analyse how the Allies lost air superiority during the initial exchanges, and then how technical and material difficulties were overcome before air superiority was won in 1944, and air supremacy was gained in 1945.