The Last Dogfight

by Martin Caidin

Book Overview

A novel by Martin Caidin. "Air Force Captain Mitch Ross is an enigma to his men. An ace fighter pilot with 14 kills to his credit and his score climbing steadily, he is unbeatable in the air, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395194113
• ISBN13: 9780395194119
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: houghton Mifflin
• Length: 281 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Martin Caidin at his best.

World War Two. The backwaters of the Pacific Ocean. The main U.S. forces have moved on to Japan itself and ace, loner fighter pilot Mitch Ross finds himself in an almost forgotten unit confronting an isolated but dug in Japanese force of Zeros. Led by master ace Shigura Tanimoto, the Japanese try to draw U.S. resources to this bypassed area of the Pacific to help the battle at their homefront. Caidin draws his characters well and details the strategic moves and motives of both sides in a fast moving narrative with exciting scenes of air battles between Zeros and P-40s and P-38s. After this one, try another great WWII novel by Mr. Caidin titled "Whip."

The Last Dogfight

This is by far one of the best fictional books about aerial warfare. One of the more interesting aspects of 'The Last Dogfight' is the way in which the plot evolves to show both sides of the conflict, without actually taking an amoral approach to which view is right or wrong. It leaves the reader with a deeper sense of understanding of the conflict as a whole. A masterful piece of writing that deserves to be in any collection; and well worth the money. ;)

The Gallant Warriors

Possibly, the very last of their kind, gallant WWII Air Warriors, pitting each other's country, skills, beliefs and raw emotions. From the very beginning to their "Last Gunfight at the Ok Corral of the skies".No other book or, story comes as close as Martin Caidin's "The Last Dogfight" which will inspire readers of past, present and future. Leaves the reader with a balanced feeling for both sides and, a reflection as to what the "Greatest Generation" was really about. A MUST for any future writer and/or our young generation that needs a honest example of our valiant past's valiant warriors.

Outstanding Story

I read this book years ago, when I was a teenager. It was one of the best books I'd read up until then, and remains as such to this day. Though strictly fictional, it's depth and detail bring a genuine sense of reality to it's pages. I have recommend this book countless time to friends with an interest in fighter aces and their aircraft, because it's such a well written piece. If the closest you ever get to the controls of a fighter is reading this book, you could do a lot worse. I highly recommend it!

A masterpiece of dogfighting lore.

This tale of two aerial warriors reveals the hot and bittersweet adrenaline rush of duels in the Pacific skies during WWII. Lot's of details, and personal viewpoints expressed in a novel format.