Luftwaffe Bomber Aces: Men, Machines, Methods - Couverture souple

Mike Spick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1848328621 ISBN 13 : 9781848328624

Editeur : Frontline Books, 2016

Synopsis

The Luftwaffe excelled at ground attack and in doing so helped revolutionised modern warfare. Whether flying in support of panzer columns during the invasion of Poland and the destruction of France, deployed against British airfields and cities, sent against Soviet tanks, or thrown into the defence of the Reich, Germany s bomber and dive-bomber pilots wrought havoc across the face of Europe during the Second World War. Mike Spike, author of a number of acclaimed books on fighter pilots, now turns his attention to outstanding ground-attack pilots. He outlines the Luftwaffe s revolutionary tactics, first tested during the Spanish Civil War, and highlights individual techniques and methods used against specific types of target. Biographical sketches of the leading bombers many of whom were awarded the Knight s Cross allow an insight into the diverse career and backgrounds of Luftwaffe personnel and outline just what it took to be a successful bomber pilot. First-hand accounts add gripping drama to the narrative, and give an unsurpassed appreciation of just what it was like to dive-bomb, come under attack by fighters or brave a barrage of anti-aircraft guns.

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À propos de l'auteur

Mike Spick is an acknowledged expert on the history of aviation and specialises in combat tactics. He is the author of a number of seminal books, including The Complete Fighter Ace, Allied Fighter Aces, and Luftwaffe Fighter Aces.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Frontline Books
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1848328621
• ISBN 13: 9781848328624
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
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