Airwar Over the Atlantic (Luftwaffe at War) - Softcover

Griehl, Manfred

9781848327917: Airwar Over the Atlantic (Luftwaffe at War)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848327919 ISBN 13: 9781848327917

Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation, 2016

Late in 1938, the German Navy Supreme Command commissioned a report into the combat effectiveness of its airborne divisions. As a result of its findings, the German High Command instigated a major construction program for planes with a specifically maritime role: carrier-borne, reconnaissance, mine laying and most importantly, long-range units were all developed.

In this volume of the outstanding Luftwaffe at War series, Manfred Griehl showcases a photo-history of the development of the Kriegsmarine airborne capability from the early Condor missions to the introduction of Me 262 A-1a jet fighters in 1944.

More than a hundred rarely seen pictures illustrate the gradual turning of the tide against Germany in the war for the skies over the Atlantic: as the German war machine struggled to match demand for aircraft, so the pilots attempting to control crucial supply routes struggled to compete with mounting allied technical and numerical superiority.

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About the Author:

Manfred Griehl is a respected historian with a unique photographic archive, specializing in Luftwaffe operations of World War II. His books include German Bombers over Russia and German Elite Pathfinders.

Review:

"overall an interesting and varied set of aircraft types that were involved in the battle, and all with some informative captions. This photo collection continues to provide a good source of reference for modelers and aircraft historians alike, and they offer I think very good value for money." (Military Modelling)

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