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Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939-45

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Germany

Last Stocked on 9/30/2020

Product Info

Title
Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939-45
Publisher
Category
Author
Rober Stedman
Publish Year
2002
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343658
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA377
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA377

Description

The Luftwaffe, honed in the Spanish Civil War, played a vital part in Germany's 'Blitzkrieg' victories in 1939-41. Badly overstretched by war on three fronts in 1942-44, it was crippled by an incompetent commander-in-chief, the losses among experienced aircrew, and shortage of fuel. In 1944-45 it faced a final battle of attrition in skies ruled by the Allies as the Eastern and Western pincers closed on the Reich; but until the very end the dwindling band of veteran pilots - among them the greatest 'aces' the world has ever known - presented a potent threat. This fact-packed review of Luftwaffe uniforms and flying kit is illustrated with rare personal photos, insignia charts, and two dozen meticulously detailed color figures.