The Last Dogfight [Paperback]

Martin Caidin (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Bantam (1973)
• ASIN: B000KEYQHE
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Caidin at his best., November 1, 2005

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Ronald Brackney (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Dogfight (Hardcover)

World War Two. The backwaters of the Pacific Ocean. The main U.S. forces have moved on to Japan itself and ace, loner fighter pilot Mitch Ross finds himself in an almost forgotten unit confronting an isolated but dug in Japanese force of Zeros. Led by master ace Shigura Tanimoto, the Japanese try to draw U.S. resources to this bypassed area of the Pacific to help the battle at their homefront. Caidin draws his characters well and details the strategic moves and motives of both sides in a fast moving narrative with exciting scenes of air battles between Zeros and P-40s and P-38s. After this one, try another great WWII novel by Mr. Caidin titled "Whip."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Dogfight, July 17, 2001

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Dhachia (Los Angeles, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Dogfight (Hardcover)

This is by far one of the best fictional books about aerial warfare. One of the more interesting aspects of 'The Last Dogfight' is the way in which the plot evolves to show both sides of the conflict, without actually taking an amoral approach to which view is right or wrong. It leaves the reader with a deeper sense of understanding of the conflict as a whole. A masterful piece of writing that deserves to be in any collection; and well worth the money. ;)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gallant Warriors, February 26, 2001

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"avilesfj" (Jacksonville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Dogfight (Hardcover)

Possibly, the very last of their kind, gallant WWII Air Warriors, pitting each other's country, skills, beliefs and raw emotions. From the very beginning to their "Last Gunfight at the Ok Corral of the skies".

No other book or, story comes as close as Martin Caidin's "The Last Dogfight" which will inspire readers of past, present and future. Leaves the reader with a balanced feeling for both sides and, a reflection as to what the "Greatest Generation" was really about. A MUST for any future writer and/or our young generation that needs a honest example of our valiant past's valiant warriors.