SBD Dauntless Units of World War 2 (Osprey Combat Aircraft 10)

Although constrained by the standard Osprey format for this series, Barret Tillman does his usual excellent job of summarizing aircraft performance, history, and combat snapshots. His The Dauntless Bomber of World War Two (USNI Press) is a more thorough treatment, but it is also much longer. His excellent research, and thorough understanding of aircraft and aircraft combat, comes through in this book as well.

Having a few of the author’s other works, I already had elevated expectations for this book when I ordered it. While it did not have the specific information I was looking for, it is still a great addition to my library and gives some new insight to an aircraft type that holds a special significance to my family.

Excellent short format description of the WW II Dauntless units' accomplishments. It would have been nice to see an image or two of OPERATION LEADER Dauntlesses, but over all, a nicely done little book.

It was written as if one was there rather than an exercise in academics. Puts you in the cockpit!

Very well written. Got a lot of information. I have much more respect for the plane. A good one! Ofcourse, the flight crews were tops.

Excellent job by a great author

Love Naval WWE history

Good book on famous SBD units of WWII.

Very interesting read, the history of the plane and the people who went to war in aircraft, very brave

Great story

日本人にとっては、憎い存在のドーントレスですが、二人乗りの爆撃機としては、大好きな機体です。特に際立った性能ではないですが、開戦から終戦まで、実によく働いた機体です。警察官に例えると、キャリアでもエリートでもないけれど、現場で、市民の為に、一日中走り回ってくれてるおまわりさん、といったところでしょうか。日本の九十九艦爆と空中戦をした、など、あまり知らなかったことも記載されていて、勉強になりました。