The 5th Fighter Command in World War II

Focusing on the often-overlooked contributions of the 5th Fighter Command during WWII, this volume examines air campaigns in the Pacific through a detailed analysis of daily battles. Utilizing over 9,000 newly released documents, it breaks down engagements by Fighter Groups, Squadrons, and individual pilots. The narrative covers the command's early operations in the Philippines, Java, and Australia, progressing through Papua and New Guinea, culminating in the significant reduction of Rabaul in November 1943.