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Mexicans at War
Santiago A. Flores
其他書名
Mexican Military Aviation in the Second World War, 1941–1945
出版Casemate Publishers, 2019-09-19
主題History / Latin America / MexicoHistory / Military / Aviation & SpaceHistory / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General
ISBN19131183989781913118396
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=LlAIEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋The untold story of Mexican aviators in WWII, including their role in the Battle of the Philippines, is revealed in this illustrated military history.
 
When Mexico’s neighbor to the north entered World War II, German U-Boats began haunting the North American coastline. And when the Kriegsmarine torpedoed Mexican tankers, the young republic was drawn into the global conflict. At first, Mexico was forced to defend its coastline and shipping with general purpose biplanes. But it quickly organized a modern aviation force equal to the task. 
 
The newly formed Mexican Naval Aviation established its first squadron to patrol the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, the Mexican Air Force experienced its most rapid growth since it was established in 1915. In 1944, it sent combat pilots to fight alongside the U.S. in the liberation of the Philippines.
 
Even before Mexico’s official involvement, Mexican nationals were volunteering for the Allied air forces of the British Commonwealth and the Free French naval and air forces. Using photos and archival testimony, Mexicans at War sheds much-needed light on Mexican involvement in the Second World War. The introduction also provides a detailed overview of Mexican military aviation from the Mexican Revolution to WWII.