They Fought with What They Had

Focusing on the U.S. Army Air Forces' struggle in the Philippines and Java during late 1941 and 1942, the narrative highlights their unpreparedness against the Japanese invasion. Despite scant resources, the American forces mounted a determined resistance, buying time for reinforcements. Walter Edmonds skillfully weaves together army reports and numerous interviews to create a detailed, engaging account of this critical period in the South Pacific during World War II, complemented by maps for enhanced understanding.