Skies of thunder

Caroline Alexander

In April 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army captured Burma, closing the only ground route from India to China. Supplies now had to be flown over the treacherous Himalayas, on the world's most dangerous air route. This is the story of the Allied troops who braved this perilous journey, flying unreliable aircraft through monsoons and enemy fire, with primitive navigation tools. Caroline Alexander delves into memoirs and records to reveal the pilots' and soldiers' experiences and portrays the exploits of commanders like 'Vinegar Joe' Stillwell and Claire Lee Chennault.

Author(s): Alexander, Caroline
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 13/02/2025
Pagination: 496 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Ithaka
Published By: Ithaka
Book Classification: History: specific events & topics|True stories of heroism, endurance & survival
Dimensions: 242x164x42
Weight: 732
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781804189870