Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe
Knight's Cross Holders 1939-1942
$77.18
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
30 July 2023
Summary
The German fighter pilots of the Second World War are among the undoubted heroes of the conflict, their reputation for flying skill, single-minded determination and solitary courage hasn’t diminished or been clouded by controversy over the years. Their daring and commitment, often displayed when, towards the end of the war, they were fighting against the odds, matches that of any of the other air forces they fought against.
This detailed, highly illustrated reference book, which cover…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526778642 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1526778645 |
| Author: | Jeremy Dixon |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Aviation |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 30 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 854g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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Critics Review
“Dixon’s work should be a ‘must read’ to the aviation historian who specializes in the Luftwaffe or the early European air war. Taken in small digestible portions, the reader will come away with a much deeper understanding of these aviators.”– “The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation”
About The Author
Jeremy Dixon
Jeremy Dixon has been interested in Nazi Germany for over thirty-five years and has written several books on the subject. His first book Commanders of Auschwitz detailed the careers of the SS officers who served at Auschwitz concentration camp. It was followed by books dealing with Luftwaffe generals who won the Knight’s Cross, a two-volume study of recipients of Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves, and the third which details the holders who served in the Fallschirmj ger, Germany’s elite parachute unit. His most recent publication is The U-Boat Commanders: Knight’s Cross Holders 1939-1945.
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