B-52 Stratofortress Units in Combat 1955-1973 (Combat Aircraft, 43)

Rating:
Summary: Outstanding book
Review: This is another fine book from Osprey Publishing.

As promised by the title, the focus is on combat operations involving the B-52. There is an overview of the development of the aircraft and its Cold War deterrence mission, but that is cursory and serves to set the stage for the employment of the B-52 in Vietnam. The text is well-written and contains plenty of detail. The color plates are outstanding, as is the accompanying text.

The military aviation enthusiast, this would be an excellent choice.