In the spring of 1942 Imperial Japan was at her strongest, and expanding the defensive perimeter of the Empire through a steady series of amphibious operations.  Not a single nation, nor any coalition, had been able to stop the Imperial Japanese Navy following their victories at Pearl Harbor, the Philippines and across the Far East.  American morale was at it’s lowest following those disasters.  

President Roosevelt urged the Army and Navy to conduct an operation that would begin to restore American’s faith in themselves and the armed forces.  A plan was hatched to conduct an air raid on Japan, using medium bombers launched from an aircraft carrier.  It was considered a suicidal adventure.  Until that is Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle was brought in to assist in the effort.  He came to the conclusion that it was feasible. His professional and interpersonal competence was the driving force behind the raid, he was perhaps the only person who was able to accomplish this task.

Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle organized, trained, equipped and then led the most daring air raid of the Second World War.  He and his aircrews attacked Imperial Japan when the Empire was at it’s strongest.  And most of his men survived the mission.  This is an incredible story of professionalism during a joint operation. 

Lt. Colonel Doolittle’s leadership style, professionalism and vast competence are worth studying. 

- Data is derived from after action reports and primary sources.

- Photographic quality ink jet print, achieved with Lucia pigment inks on heavy weight museum grade - archival fine art matte paper

- Product Dimensions – 44 inch width x 48 inch height (112 cm width x 122 cm height)

We provide the print.  Clients will need to have the print professionally mounted and framed.  A custom made frame will be required.  

Price $4,750