{"product_id":"graphic-war-the-secret-aviation-drawings-and-illustrations-of-world-war-ii-paperback","title":"Graphic War: The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War II - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonald Nijboer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"This fascinating book is a gold mine for aviation trivia junkies.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Airforce\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraphic War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a superb collection of top-secret drawings, including training manuals and colorful wartime posters, from World War II. They were brilliantly created from a few downed aircraft, but mainly from pilots' views of the enemy in the air, during missions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Almost all of the material was originally listed as \"restricted -- official use only\" and previously unpublished in any form. The cutaway drawings of the aircraft and airborne weaponry were critical to the war efforts of Allied and Axis forces alike. As there was little intelligence available to pilots about the design, power and armament on opposing aircraft, these \"graphic transcriptions\" were essential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Many of the graphic artists and technical illustrators employed by the Allies, and most employed by the Axis powers, remain anonymous. Their work survives on these pages, however, to provide rare and unique insight into war room strategy and the air- and ground-crew trainee classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Aviation enthusiasts, modelers, illustrators, artists and anyone with an interest in World War II history will find \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraphic War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e a compelling inside look at the war fought in the sky. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald Nijboer\u003c\/b\u003e is co-author, with photographer Dan Patterson, of \u003ci\u003eCockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGunner: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGun Positions and Cockpits of the Cold War\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.8 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765538554144,"sku":"9781554078929","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ea1ba4197ef9418180d792817db298ed.webp?v=1780273117","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/graphic-war-the-secret-aviation-drawings-and-illustrations-of-world-war-ii-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}