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The Douglas Dauntless was a Second World War American naval scout plane and dive bomber that saw active service during the course of this conflict and beyond, before being retired in 1959. US Navy and Marine Corps SBD's (Small But Deadly) saw their first action at Pearl Harbour and went on to enjoy an illustrious career thereafter. The Battle of Midway was an important milestone in the career of the Dauntless; they delivered the crushing blows to the Japanese carriers in June 1942\. Action was also seen during the Guadalcanal Campaign, Operation Torch, the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Pacific War. Peter C. Smith brings his many years of experience to this new publication, over the course of which the full history of the mighty Dauntless is relayed in exceptional detail. AUTHOR: Peter C. Smith is one of the world's leading authors on all things aviation and maritime and he is highly respected throughout the world. His previous books have been principally concerned with wartime naval vessels of which over twenty have been published. 36 b/w illustrations

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illustrious history throughout the second world war and beyond in vivid detail.--Books Monthly

illustrious history throughout the second world war and beyond in vivid detail.-- Books Monthly

"""Smith provides a good background and also presents an excellent discussion of dive bomber development in the 1920s and 1930s.""-- ""Air & Space Power History"""

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Peter C. Smith is one of the world's leading authors on all things aviation and maritime and he is highly respected throughout the world. His previous books have been principally concerned with wartime naval vessels of which over twenty have been published. A complete list of his published work can be obtained from www.dive-bombers.co.uk.

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