Leap over the Camelback - The Air Transport Miracle in the History of the War of Resistance

Author: William Keene (USA), translated by Ge Shuya
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: "Over the Hump: A Heroic Air Transport in World War II" presents a fresh historical perspective, comprehensively documenting the strategic air route for transferring essential supplies across the Himalayas during the War of Resistance against Japan. This route, known as the Hump Route, stretches from Tengchong in northeastern Assam, India, to Yunnan, China. It showcases the remarkable historical journey of this incredibly perilous air transport line in the annals of aviation and military history, highlighting its successful establishment and its significant contribution to supplying urgently needed materials for the anti-Japanese war effort. The book also reveals the "life-and-death" bond between the Chinese and American peoples in their joint struggle against Japanese aggression.
From May 1942 to September 1945, the two Allied nations, China and the United States, jointly established an air transport route from Assam, India, to Yunnan and Sichuan, China, to combat Japanese militarism. American and Chinese flyers braved the world's highest and most treacherous "Hump" to accomplish a vast amount of air transport missions. Their efforts played a crucial role in the victory of China's War of Resistance and the broader Allied victory in the war against fascism. The Hump Operation built an air bridge, becoming a monumental feat in aviation history.
This book not only details the origins and operations of the Hump Route but also provides context on the background of the issues surrounding it, including the dynamics between China and the United States, as well as among various U.S. government agencies. It offers detailed insights into the political and diplomatic situations among China, the United States, and Japan. This work holds significant value not only for scholars studying the military aspects of World War II but also for those researching its political and diplomatic dimensions.