Kings and Generals continues its Pacific War week-by-week series with an in-depth look at the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, the legendary Japanese fighter that shocked the Allies in World War II.

It proved invaluable by providing air support to heavy bombers like the B17 Flying Fortresses ... The Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero was incredibly nimble, well-equipped, and lightweight.

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was among the aircrafts used in ... and a turbocharger for high-altitude flying. The Grumman F6F Hellcat could be ranked among the top aircrafts; however, it was introduced ...