Day Fighters in Defence of the Reich: A Way Diary, 1942–45

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Synopsis
A day-by-day account of Nazi air operations in WWII by the coauthor of The Luftwaffe over Germany, winner of an Air Force Historical Foundation Award. Day Fighters in Defence of the Reich is a detailed, comprehensive daily reference to the air operations flown by the Luftwaffe. During the Second World War, German air defenses struggled to cope with the threat posed by the American 8th and 15th Air Forces, which were charged with destroying Germany&’s critical war industries and wresting control of the air over the Reich from the Luftwaffe. This unique volume includes a brief narrative and a table of statistics detailing every mission of every Luftwaffe unit defending the Greater German Reich or the western occupied zone against strategic raids by the USAAF; tables of monthly sorties, losses and victory claims by the USAAF and the Luftwaffe over the Reich and the western occupied zone; and combat accounts by Luftwaffe pilots. This &“tremendous piece of work,&” is based on documents in the German, American and British government archives and German pilot logbooks and interviews from the author&’s extensive collection (Aeroplane Magazine). Caldwell is well known for his balanced presentations and the clarity of his writing. This book is a must-have for anyone with a serious interest in World War II aviation history. &“Highly recommended, and quite likely to be remembered as one of the most important new books of the year.&”—Stone & Stone &“Such a staggering quantity of information would be overwhelming in less capable hands. But Caldwell spices up his tight narrative with excellent photos and informative captions.&”—Aviation History
Copyright:
2011

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
480 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781473813472
Related ISBNs:
9781848325258
Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Donald Caldwell
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Military, Nonfiction
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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