When the focus of World War II shifted to the Pacific in 1944, the Army Air Forces (AAF), equipped with the new, longer-range B-29 bomber, tried to shift strategic bombing tactics as well. Blankets of Fire describes the adjustments necessary to target Japan and places them in the context of overall AAF and wartime strategy. 58 photos.

Fire blankets, Heavy-duty, Classification systems, Firefighting equipment, Fire safety, Thermal insulation, Industrial, Dimensions, Mass, Size, Shape, Marking, Performance, Durability, Textile testing, Fabric testing, Fire tests, Thermal testing, Thermal properties of materials, Performance testing, Electrical testing, Electrical resistance, Resistance measurement, Tear tests, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Test equipment, Testing conditions

"Thoroughly updated and expanded, 'Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems, Second Edition' offers comprehensive coverage of basic concepts building up to advanced instruction on the latest technology, including distributed electronic control systems, energy-saving technologies, and automated driver-assistance systems. Now organized by outcome-based objectives to improve instructional clarity and adaptability and presented in a more readable format, all content seamlessly aligns with the latest ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Program requirements for MTST." --Back cover.

Fire safety in buildings, Fire safety, Buildings, Fire risks, Safety measures, Legislation, Fire