Jagdwaffe; Battle of Britain Phase Two August-September 1940
Thomas Tullis, and Eddie J. Creek, and Arthur Bent Crowborough, East Sussex, England: Classic Publications, 2001. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Trade paperback. Format is approximately 9 inches by 12 inches. Pages 97 to 196. Illustrations (some with color). This is Volume Two Section 2 of Luftwaffe Colours. This is the most comprehensive study of the camouflage and markings of the Luftwaffe fighter force ever published. In addresses: Birth of the Jagdwaffe, The Spanish Civil War, Blitzkreig, The Battle of Britain, The Balkans, Barbarossa, North Africa and the Mediterranean, Ground Support Equipment, The Eastern Front, The Western Front and North West Europe, and The Defence of the Reich. Phase Two contains a pictorial account of the Luftwaffe fighter force at the height of the Battle of Britain during the summer of 1940 when the might of Hitler's air force threatened to overwhelm the RAF. An authoritative text presents fresh information on the conduct of the Battle and corrects some widely held misconceptions regarding Goering's role. Eric Mombeek is a leading authority on the history and operations of the fighter units of the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He has interviewed and corresponded with hundreds of former veterans and his works capture the period in an informative and detailed way. He is the author of several works published by Classic Publications including the acclaimed "Classic Colours" series on the Jagdwaffe. Condition: Very good / No dust jacket issued.
Keywords: Luftwaffe, Aircraft Markings, Camouflage, German Fighters, Ground Support Equipment, Jadgwaffe, Spanish Civil War, Eastern Front, Blitskrieg, Battle of Britiain
ISBN: 1903223067
[Book #85068]
Price: $50.00