Casemate UK The Chaco Air War 1932-35 - Helion & Company via Casemate UK

[Julien]

The Chaco Air War 1932-35

The First Modern Air War in Latin America

ISBN : 9781911512967

Helion & Company via Casemate UK

 

 

The Chaco War was fought between Paraguay and Bolivia between 1932 and 1935 for control over the Northern part of The Gran Chaco region which was thought to be rich in oil.  It is attributed that the conflict was as a result of Royal Dutch Shell backing Paraguay, and Standard Oil backing Bolivia for the said oil rights. It was not helped by Argentina looking to import oil from here as well. Historically this was the first time that aerial warfare took place in Latin America. Despite an arms embargo imposed the then League Of Nations both sides managed to to acquire their fair share of aircraft. 

 

 

The book looks at all aspects of the air war as well as the conflict in general. It is A4 softcover in format with 64 pages. Black and white photographs feature throughout the text. There are 6 pagers of full colour maps along with 7 pages of colour profiles of the aircraft which took part.

 

 

Conclusion

This book should provide readers with a understanding of the Chaco War, and an interesting look at the first use of Airpower in war in the Americas. There is interest here from those interested in not just conflict in the air, but Latin American wars as well.

 

Highly Recommended.

 

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