Toggle navigation
TWunroll
TWunroll
faq
Contact US
Justin Pyke
CBI_PTO_History
A persistent Second World War myth concerns the lack of Japanese aircraft protection features (armour and fuel tank protection). There is truth in it of course, but the reality is
Read more
I've been thinking about the popular memory around the Zero fighter. It's a victim of its own success. From its entrance into service in July 1940 through much of 1942
Read more
Just went through some really fascinating MID reports related to the bombing of Chinchow (Jinzhou) in October, 1931. 11 Japanese aircraft dropped some bombs in the vicinity of the city.
Read more
79 years ago today, the Japanese sank Prince of Wales and Repulse. It was the first time maneuvering capital ships had been sunk at sea by air power alone. It
Read more
The 79th anniversary of Japan's opening offensives began on Dec 7. Instead of focusing on the well-known events featuring the western Allies, I wanted to focus on Japan's first defeat
Read more
Indeed, there is always a subset of people that get very sensitive about what I call "ace worship." And the neat-and-tidy "air war in the Pacific was over after [battle]"
Read more
The Zero fighter wasn't "countered" as if it was so unique that it was unbeatable until it was suddenly rendered hopeless. The Allies began the war relatively unfamiliar with it,
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our
Cookie Policy
to improve your experience.
I agree