Matterhorn--The Operational History of the Us XX Bomber Command from India and China: 1944-1945

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Focusing on the operational history of the XX Bomber Command, this book details the combat missions conducted from India and China during 1944 and 1945, highlighting the Boeing B-29 Superfortress program. It provides an in-depth examination of all 49 missions, utilizing primary sources such as WWII documents and crew memoirs. Special sections address challenges like flying over the Hump, General Curtis LeMay's B-29 reorganization, and the night fighter defenses at Chinese airfields, offering a comprehensive look at this significant aspect of the B-29 campaign.