Get ready for a captivating read in paperback format – "Fortress Rabaul" is the acclaimed winner of the Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America and the Editor’s Choice Award from Stone & Stone Second World War Books. This book, part of Bruce Gamble's award-winning military nonfiction trilogy, has been hailed as the triumphant centerpiece between "Darkest Hour" (December 2006) and "Rabaul" (November 2013).
In this renowned second installment of the Zenith Press series, Gamble delves into the pivotal role played by Japan's island stronghold, Fortress Rabaul, in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. For most of the war, the mere mention of Rabaul sent shudders through thousands of Allied airmen. With millions of square feet of housing and storage facilities supporting a substantial Japanese military and naval presence, Simpson Harbour and its airfields became the focal point of numerous U.S. Air Force missions.
Bruce Gamble's narrative style, known for its accessibility and meticulous research, vividly brings to life the history of Fortress Rabaul. It's no wonder that Colonel Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), has hailed this book as Gamble's "tour de force." Dive into the heart of World War II history and discover the critical role played by Fortress Rabaul in this enthralling read.
