Storm Over Europe
Allied Bombing Missions in the Second World War
$78.08
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
18 November 2019
Summary
Following the Battle of France in 1940, British Bomber Command launched its response to the then-almighty Wehrmacht. Sadly, its beginnings were not at all promising: its resources were limited and the twin-engined aircraft in service had a very limited load capacity, as well as being vulnerable to the Luftwaffe. The progressive entry into service of the great four-engined planes would change the situation, but the great problem of night time raids, such as correctly identifying targets and a …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526740984 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1526740982 |
| Author: | Juan Vazquez Garcia |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 18 November 2019 |
| Weight: | 732g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 172mm |
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“The history offers a decent overview…”
”…an excellent entry-level introduction to the Allied strategic bombing campaign in Europe. The book is printed on quality stock that shows the many photographs and illustrations to full advantage. Most aircraft are depicted with graphics to explain their capabilities, an invaluable resource to the novice aviation historian.“– “Air Power History”“The history offers a decent overview…”– “Historical Miniatures Gaming Society”
About The Author
Juan Vazquez Garcia
Juan Vazquez Garcia is a military history scholar who has published several books about the First and Second World Wars, some of which have been translated into English, French, German and Greek. He has visited many battlefields and military museums all over the world, as well as modern fortification sites. He has worked for the Ministry of Defence for fifteen years and now works as a dermatologist in a private hospital in La Coruna. He is married and has two daughters.
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