Hitler's Luftwaffe Infantry
the german air force field divisions, 1942-1945
$71.27
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2025
Summary
Hitler’s Eagles on the Ground: The Luftwaffe Field Divisions
By spring 1942, Hitler’s forces on the Eastern Front were suffering heavy losses. To replace these casualties, the Army requested the transfer of 20,000 men from the Kriegsmarine and 200,000 airmen from the Luftwaffe to be retrained as infantry. Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, head of the Luftwaffe, vehemently opposed the plan, fearing it would diminish his political power after several Luftwaffe failures. He proposed inst…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781036130336 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1036130339 |
| Author: | Antonio J. Muñoz |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Antonio J. Muñoz
ANTONIO J. MUÑOZ is a retired professor of history living in New York city. He joined the United States Marine Corps right after graduating from high school, serving honorably for four years, two of them with the Fleet Marine Force Atlantic. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degree in history from Queens College and a doctorate in history from St. John’s University. Before retiring, he taught at St. John’s University and Farmingdale State College. Dr. Muñoz has been married for forty-three years and has several grandchildren. His family in Spain hails from the province of Asturias, while his wife’s family is from Galicia. He and his family hold dual American and Spanish citizenship.
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