In 1942 the air defence of the northern Australian frontier town of Darwin was operated by airmen from the United States. Flying P-40E Warhawks, the pilots of the 49th Fighter Group fought a brave and innovative campaign against a stronger enemy that did much to safeguard Australia in its darkest hour.
Explores the battle techniques of the medieval period.
Between 1942 and 1945 the Japanese waged a relentless air war against the vast expanses of Northern Australia. Using newly translated Japanese sources the The Empire Strikes South chronicles every Japanese air mission over Northern Australia and lists 187 Japanese airmen who lost their lives.
This 8th edition offers a wealth of new examples and hot topics, such as genetically modified organisms and the cost effectiveness of new transportation fuels. The international edition also considers environmental problems and policies in Western Europe, China and the developing nations.