The Last Year of the Luftwaffe

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Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1848328672
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)

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Book Synopsis The Last Year of the Luftwaffe by : Alfred Price

Download or read book The Last Year of the Luftwaffe written by Alfred Price and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A historian analyzes Nazi Germany’s air force during its final year before Allied forces brought an end to World War II in Europe. The Last Year of the Luftwaffe is the story of a once all-conquering force struggling to stave off an inevitable and total defeat. This book gives a complete account of Luftwaffe operations during the last twelve months of the fighting in Europe—including the dramatic Bodenplatte (or “Baseplate”) offensive over the Ardennes in December, 1944. In this comprehensive examination of Hitler’s air force, Dr. Alfred Price examines its state from May, 1944, to May, 1945, analyzing not only the forces available to it, but also the likely potential, and impact, of new aircraft and weapons systems. He also assesses the Luftwaffe’s High Command’s performance and the effect of Allied attacks and operations. In doing so he rejects several long-standing myths, clarifies the impact of the jet and rocket fighters, and demonstrates that the Luftwaffe performed as well as could be expected under the harsh circumstances of fighting a losing war.

Bodenplatte

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Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 1461750725
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)

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Book Synopsis Bodenplatte by : John Manrho

Download or read book Bodenplatte written by John Manrho and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2010-07-16 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive account of the last great Luftwaffe attack of World War II Gripping stories of Fw 190s and Bf 109s in combat Contains hundreds of eyewitness accounts and rare photos In the early morning of January 1, 1945, as the Battle of the Bulge smoldered to an end, the German Luftwaffe--assumed to be starved of fuel and fighting spirit--launched a massive, surprise, low-level strike on Allied airfields throughout France, Belgium, and Holland, an operation code-named Bodenplatte. More than 900 German aircraft took to the skies and attacked the vulnerable fields, destroying 200 Allied aircraft and damaging 150 more. In a pyrrhic victory, the Luftwaffe lost 271 fighters, with many more damaged, and 213 pilots--irreplaceable losses at this stage of the war.

Hitler's Luftwaffe

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Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780517187715
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (877 download)

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Book Synopsis Hitler's Luftwaffe by : Tony Wood

Download or read book Hitler's Luftwaffe written by Tony Wood and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pounding the enemy from the skies, the German Luftwaffe was the symbol of Hitler's power. With its decline came the fall of the Third Reich in 1945. This history includes a glossary of terms and abbreviations and an appendix detailing the Luftwaffe chain of command. More than 250 authentic color photos and over 130 full-color illustrations.

Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe

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Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780887409097
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe by : Raymond F. Toliver

Download or read book Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe written by Raymond F. Toliver and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of leading German WWII fighter pilots.

Luftwaffe Aces

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Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811743306
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Book Synopsis Luftwaffe Aces by : Franz Kurowski

Download or read book Luftwaffe Aces written by Franz Kurowski and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-09-20 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World War II air war companion to Panzer Aces and Panzer Aces II. In-the-cockpit accounts of aerial dogfights by some of Germany's deadliest pilots ever to take to the skies.

The Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe

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Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811706591
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Book Synopsis The Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe by : Jay A. Stout

Download or read book The Men Who Killed the Luftwaffe written by Jay A. Stout and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic story of World War II in the air How the U.S. built an air force of 2.3 million men after starting with 45,000 and defeated the world's best air force Vivid accounts of aerial combat Winner, 2011 San Diego Book Awards for Military & Politics In order to defeat Germany in World War II, the Allies needed to destroy the Third Reich's industry and invade its territory, but before they could effectively do either, they had to defeat the Luftwaffe, whose state-of-the-art aircraft and experienced pilots protected German industry and would batter any attempted invasion. This difficult task fell largely to the U.S., which, at the outset, lacked the necessary men, materiel, and training. Over the ensuing years, thanks to visionary leadership and diligent effort, the U.S. Army Air Force developed strategies and tactics and assembled a well-trained force that convincingly defeated the Luftwaffe.

Arming the Luftwaffe

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Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786488794
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Book Synopsis Arming the Luftwaffe by : Daniel Uziel

Download or read book Arming the Luftwaffe written by Daniel Uziel and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During World War II, aviation was among the largest industrial branches of the Third Reich. About 40 percent of total German war production, and two million people, were involved in the manufacture of aircraft and air force equipment. Based on German records, Allied intelligence reports, and eyewitness accounts, this study explores the military, political, scientific and social aspects of Germany's wartime aviation industry: production, research and development, Allied attacks, foreign workers and slave labor, and daily life and working conditions in the factories. Testimony from Holocaust survivors who worked in the factories provides a compelling new perspective on the history of the Third Reich.

Luftwaffe Bomber Aces

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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 184832863X
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)

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Book Synopsis Luftwaffe Bomber Aces by : Mike Spick

Download or read book Luftwaffe Bomber Aces written by Mike Spick and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Luftwaffe excelled at ground attack and in doing so helped revolutionised modern warfare. Whether flying in support of panzer columns during the invasion of Poland and the destruction of France, deployed against British airfields and cities, sent against Soviet tanks, or thrown into the defence of the Reich, Germany's bomber and dive-bomber pilots wrought havoc across the face of Europe during the Second World War.Mike Spike, author of a number of acclaimed books on fighter pilots, now turns his attention to outstanding ground-attack pilots. He outlines the Luftwaffe's revolutionary tactics, first tested during the Spanish Civil War, and highlights individual techniques and methods used against specific types of target.Biographical sketches of the leading bombers many of whom were awarded the Knight's Cross allow an insight into the diverse career and backgrounds of Luftwaffe personnel and outline just what it took to be a successful bomber pilot.First-hand accounts add gripping drama to the narrative, and give an unsurpassed appreciation of just what it was like to dive-bomb, come under attack by fighters or brave a barrage of anti-aircraft guns.

Luftwaffe X-Planes

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Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1473896991
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Book Synopsis Luftwaffe X-Planes by : Manfred Griehl

Download or read book Luftwaffe X-Planes written by Manfred Griehl and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated WWII history reveals the full range of experimental military aircraft that the Third Reich nearly flew into combat. From jet planes and high-altitude aircraft to radar-equipped fighters configured to deliver chemical weapons, numerous secret Luftwaffe planes reached prototype stage during the Second World War. Had these innovative aircraft made it into combat, the course of the war could have gone very differently. Renowned aviation expert Manfred Griehl explores these projects through an informative and fascinating selection of images, including numerous wartime photographs. Despite the Allied authorities' ban on research, countless aircraft were designed and tested by the Luftwaffe and German manufacturers before World War II. The research went ahead at secret evaluation sites in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and the USSR. Though this work continued after the outbreak of war, many projects were never completed, often because the developers simply ran out of time. This definitive guide reveals the remarkable range of planes that the Third Reich failed to complete.

Luftwaffe Victorious

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Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 9781634505192
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Luftwaffe Victorious by : Mike Spick

Download or read book Luftwaffe Victorious written by Mike Spick and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold reimagining of the Luftwaffe’s successes during World War II At the outbreak of World War II the Luftwaffe was considered by many to be the world’s most powerful air force. Driven by the new strategy of blitzkrieg, or lightning war, it stormed across Europe in a very short time. Opposing air forces were swept aside as the Luftwaffe blasted a path for the panzers and protected their flanks as they raced for the sea. Flushed with victory, its formidable reputation apparently justified, the Luftwaffe regrouped in occupied Western Europe for a final showdown with its one remaining enemy—Britain. Supremely confident, the odds seemed to be on their side. But in the summer of 1940 they suffered a dramatic defeat during the Battle of Britain, and by May 1945 the Germans had surrendered to the Allies and the Third Reich collapsed. What went wrong? How could things have been different? What if Göring, the brilliant yet flawed Luftwaffe commander, had died prematurely in September 1940? What radical alterations in the pattern of command would have transpired? What if a Luftwaffe strategic bomber force had become a reality? In this engagingly written and thought-provoking addition to the world of alternate history, aviation enthusiast Mike Spick asks these very questions, envisaging an altogether different series of events that culminate in a dramatic new conclusion to the war. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Luftwaffe Over America

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Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1784380164
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (843 download)

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Book Synopsis Luftwaffe Over America by : Manfred Griehl

Download or read book Luftwaffe Over America written by Manfred Griehl and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The plans that Nazi Germany had to raid - and bomb - New York and the eastern seabord are revealed in this book. They were were based on the use of transoceanic aircraft planes, such as the six-engined Ju 390, Me 264 or Ta 400, but the Third Reich was unable to produce such machines in sufficient numbers. If the Soviet Union had been conquered, however, these plans would have become a reality. With the seizure of vital resources from the Soviet Union the Wehrmacht would have had enough fuel and material to mass-produce giant bomber aircraft: it was a near run thing. The collapse of the Wehrmacht infrastructure and the end of the Thousand-Year Reich ensured that plans for long-range remote-controlled missiles never got off the drawing board and were never manufactured. Manfried Griehl makes it clear that until the collapse, numerous secret research laboratories seemed to have worked in parallel seeking nuclear power and explosives. Only classified material held within British, French and American archives can prove whether these groups were close to perfecting small atomic explosives. But, without a shadow of doubt, Germany was far more technologically advanced by the end of 1944 that has been previously suspected.

Last Flight of the Luftwaffe

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Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 1780227000
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Book Synopsis Last Flight of the Luftwaffe by : Adrian Weir

Download or read book Last Flight of the Luftwaffe written by Adrian Weir and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The account of one of the most extraordinary stories to come from the closing days of the Second World War. Desperate times drive determined men to desperate measures. In April 1945, their cause already clearly lost, an ill-assorted, ill-equipped group of Luftwaffe crew decided on one final 'death or glory' kamikaze mission - their trage an incoming USAAF Eighth Air Force bomber formation, their only weapons their aircraft. Adrian Weir has researched this remarkable flight to retell it minute by minute: a hopeless gesture of immense courage, thrilling as the reader flies in the cockpit with the German pilots towards the unstoppable aircarft of the Mighty Eighth. Including accounts from the survivors of the mission, this is one of the most extraordinary stories to come from the closing days of the Second World War.

The Luftwaffe, 1933-45

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Publisher : Potomac Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis The Luftwaffe, 1933-45 by : Williamson Murray

Download or read book The Luftwaffe, 1933-45 written by Williamson Murray and published by Potomac Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is comprehensive study of the German Luftwaffe (air force). It is a contribution to the history of World War II, and to strategic thinking about the use and limitations of air power

Luftwaffe Fighter Aces

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Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1783375787
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (833 download)

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Book Synopsis Luftwaffe Fighter Aces by : Mike Spick

Download or read book Luftwaffe Fighter Aces written by Mike Spick and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2011-07-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exciting book Mike Spick shows how the Luftwaffe's leading fighter pilots were able to outscore their allied counterparts so effectively and completely during the Second World War. When the records of the Jagdflieger pilots became available after the war, they were initially greeted with incredulity _ the highest claim was for 352 kills, and more than 100 pilots had recorded more than 100 victories. However postwar research proved that these claims had in fact been made in good faith and confirmation had only been given after rigorous checking. To discover the secret of this success, aviation history expert Mike Spick examines the exploits of these aces and sets out the context in which it took place. Every major theater is covered in detail including the conditions peculiar to each: climate, relative numerical and qualitative strengths, the presence or absence of radar and other measures, and the relative merits of the planes being flown. He focuses on the methods and tactics used by individual aces and uses firsthand sources wherever possible to put the reader right alongside the pilot in the cockpit.

The Luftwaffe Over Germany

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Publisher : Frontline Books
ISBN 13 : 1473896967
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Book Synopsis The Luftwaffe Over Germany by : Donald Caldwell

Download or read book The Luftwaffe Over Germany written by Donald Caldwell and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2014-04-02 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A wonderful book on the Luftwaffe’s WW2 operations (German Air Force) and its struggle to defend Germany from the Allied bomber attacks.” —FSAddon The Luftwaffe over Germany tells the story of one of the longest and most intense air battles in history. The daylight air struggles over Germany during World War II involved thousands of aircraft, dozens of units, and hundreds of aerial engagements. Until now, there has been no single book that covers the complete story, from the highest levels of air strategy to the individual tales of Fw 190s, Bf 109s and Me 262s in air combat against the American bomber streams. This ground-breaking work explores the detrimental effect of Luftwaffe theory and doctrine on the German air arms ability to defend the homeland once the Allied Combined Bomber Offensive began in earnest. By mid-1944, they had lost the battle—but had exacted a terrible price from the Americans in the process. The product of a ten-year collaboration between two noted Luftwaffe historians, this work fills a major gap in the literature of World War II. The authors have examined original war diaries, logbooks, doctrine manuals, after-action reports, and interviews with many combat veterans to produce a richly detailed account. Illustrated with nearly two hundred photographs, as well as new maps and diagrams, this is the standard work on the subject. “Looking for a better book on the German air defense of the Third Reich in daylight during the war would probably be a useless endeavor.” —A Wargamers Needful Things

Air & Space Power Journal win 03

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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1428994211
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (289 download)

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Rethinking History, Dictatorship and War

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Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 0826443230
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (264 download)

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Book Synopsis Rethinking History, Dictatorship and War by : Claus-Christian Szejnmann

Download or read book Rethinking History, Dictatorship and War written by Claus-Christian Szejnmann and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: