The bomber that brought the war to Japan’s doorstep. The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the most advanced long-range bomber of World War II—pressurized, radar-equipped, and capable of flying higher and farther than any of its predecessors. In this richly illustrated volume, Carl Berger traces the development, deployment, and devastating impact of the B-29, from its early missions over the Pacific to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Featuring insights from designers and pilots, including an introduction by General Curtis LeMay, this book captures the technological leap and strategic power of the aircraft that helped end the war.