Setting the Rising Sun

Set during the final months of World War II in the Pacific, this meticulously researched narrative explores the crucial role of fighter operations carried out by the US Third Fleet as it advances towards Japan. By focusing on combat missions, strategic strikes, and intense air battles, the book sheds light on the often-overlooked aerial fighter aspect of the war, providing both American and Japanese perspectives. Through detailed storytelling, it captures the fierce fighting and high stakes of this pivotal period, leading up to the war’s dramatic conclusion.