B-25 Mitchell Units of the CBI

B-25 Mitchell Units of the CBI, Volume 1, provides a detailed historical account of medium bomber operations during World War II. Edward M. Young examines the critical role played by the B-25 Mitchell in the China-Burma-India theater. These aircraft flew missions between bases in China and India to disrupt Japanese supply lines. By targeting railway depots, supply centers, and bridges, these bombers earned a reputation as bridge-busters. This specialized capability offered vital support to the British Fourteenth Army during their advance into Burma.

This military history volume explores how the B-25 Mitchell ultimately dropped more ordnance than the larger B-24 Liberator in this specific region. The book features detailed cutaway artwork and technical insights into the aviation technology used in the CBI theater. It serves as a significant resource for readers interested in 20th century aviation, military science, and the complex aerial warfare of the Second World War.