F4F Wildcat vs A6M Zero-sen

Pacific Theater 1942

Edward M. Young, Jim Laurier (Illustrator), Gareth Hector (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey
02 August 2013

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Air forces & warfare; Military aircraft

Series: Duel

The duel between Japan’s superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero and the USA’s rugged Grumman F4F Wildcat in 1942 represented the clash of two contrasting design philosophies and naval fighter doctrines.

The Grumman F4F Wildcat and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen were contemporaries, although designed to very different requirements. The Wildcat, ruggedly built to survive the rigors of carrier operations, was the best carrier fighter the US Navy had available when the USA entered World War II, and it remained the principal fighter for the US Navy and the US Marine Corps until 1942–43. With a speed greater than 300mph, exceptional manoeuvrability, long range, and an impressive armament the slick Zero-sen could out-perform any Allied fighter in 1941–42.

This fully illustrated account of the battles between the Wildcat and the Zero-sen during 1942 represent a classic duel in which pilots flying a nominally inferior fighter successfully developed air-combat tactics that negated the strengths of their opponent.

By: Edward M. Young
Illustrated by: Jim Laurier (Illustrator), Gareth Hector (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 54
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 267g
ISBN: 9781780963228
ISBN 10: 178096322X
Series: Duel
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 02 August 2013
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Edward Young received his BA in Political Science from Harvard University and his MA from the University of Washington. Prior to his retirement to Seattle, Washington, he was a banker and financial analyst with assignments in New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. He is the author of several books on aviation history and Osprey Campaign 136: Meiktila 1945. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. Gareth completed the battlescene artwork and cover artwork.