Hitler's eagles : the Luftwaffe, 1933-45
At the beginning of World War II, the Luftwaffe was the world's most advanced air force. With superior tactics, aircraft and training, it cut through opposition air forces. Despite this auspicious beginning, by 1945 the Luftwaffe was a dying force. The Allies were destroying German aircraft at unequal rates, and Luftwaffe aviators were dying in their thousands in an unbalanced battle to save Germany from destruction. Hitler's Eagles charts the turbulent history of the Luftwaffe from its earliest days to its downfall. Once Hitler was in power, the Luftwaffe came out of the shadows and expanded under a massive rearmament programme, then embarked upon the war that would define its existence. As well as providing a detailed history of the Luftwaffe's combat experience, the book expands on its human and material aspects. Aces and commanders are profiled and aircraft are described both technologically and tactically. The book conveys all the drama of the Luftwaffe's existence with Osprey's famous aviation artwork bringing the story incomparably to life
History
400 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm
9781780962832, 1780962835
779264558
Introduction /Chapter 1: From Triumph to Defeat /Chapter 2: The Luftwaffe
Structure and Organisation /Chapter 3: Bombers
Strategic Reach /Chapter 4: Fighters
Sky Warriors /Chapter 5: Ground-Attack
Strike From Above /Chapter 6: Maritime and Utility Aircraft
Aerial Workhorses /Chapter 7: Ground Forces
Eagles on the Land /List of books /Index