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German Air Forces 1914-18

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 20th Century - Pre World War II

Last Stocked on 9/11/2020

Product Info

Title
German Air Forces 1914-18
Publisher
Category
Author
Ian Sumner
Publish Year
2005
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394167
MFG. Part #
OSPELI135
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI135

Description

The Imperial German Army Air Service of World War I grew from just 500 men in 1914 to 80,000 in 1918, inventing in the process a wholly new form of warfare. The exploits of the first fighter ‘aces’ have been widely celebrated, and have tended to overshadow the other, equally important branches of the fighting air forces – the reconnaissance and ground attack units, the airships and strategic bombers. This concise but fact- packed guide to both the Army and Naval Air Services – their command, organization, strength, training, support services and operations – offers a more balanced picture, while giving the heroes of the Jagdstaffeln their full due. Uniforms and flying clothing are described in detail, and illustrated with rare photographs and meticulous color plates.