Las Cruces, NM: Yucca Tree Press, 2003 Yucca Tree, Las Cruces. 2003. Hard Cover. Ex-library. First Edition/First Printing. Book Condition: Fine; library stamps to text block and title page. DJ: Near Fine with small closed tear on bottom. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Blue boards with bright gold lettering on spine and front board. 261 pp. The 13th Army Air Force in the Pacific during WWII was a bold and audacious group that not only prevented the Japanese from taking Guadalcanal, but also, despite overwhelming superiority of the enemy, fought the then-greatest naval airpower in the world to a standstill- thereby halting Japanese expansion in the Pacific and ensuring an eventual allied victory. Written by a member of the 13th who flew 50 missions in a PBY. Not the usual library book; little wear, excellent condition; a very presentable and clean copy.

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Seller: Walnut Valley Books/Books by White (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 001179
Title: Forgotten War, Forgiven Guilt
Author: David A. Witts
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 1881325717
ISBN 13: 9781881325710
Publisher: Yucca Tree Press
Place of Publication: Las Cruces, NM
Date Published: 2003
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords: 13TH ARMY AIR FORCE, GUADALCANAL, JAPANESE ATROCITIES, PBY5A, CACTUS POWS, PRISONER OF WAR CAMPS, HIDDEN HOLOCAUST, RABUL
Bookseller catalogs: Prisoner of War;

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Walnut Valley Books is a small independent home-based business with the bulk of my holdings being of an American military nature covering everything from the Revolutionary War to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also have holdings of books on the Middle East, the southwestern United States (New Mexico especially, Kansas related titles, Oklahoma related titles, and other regionally specialized books. All of my holdings are hand-selected to be good quality books of interest to the reader, historian, or the collector. In addition to the above, you will also find a wide range of other topics such as Medical, US History, autobiographical, biographical, sports, women's studies, and many other eclectic topics.

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