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Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939–45

Robert F Stedman
Luftwaffe Air Ground Crew 1939 45 Book PDF

Author : Robert F Stedman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782006855

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Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939–45 by Robert F Stedman Pdf

The Luftwaffe, honed in the Spanish Civil War, played a vital part in Germany's 'Blitzkrieg' victories in 1939-41. Badly overstretched by war on three fronts in 1942-44, it was crippled by an incompetent commander-in-chief, the losses among experienced aircrew, and shortage of fuel. In 1944-45 it faced a final battle of attrition in skies ruled by the Allies as the Eastern and Western pincers closed on the Reich; but until the very end the dwindling band of veteran pilots among them the greatest 'aces' the world has ever known presented a potent threat. This fact-packed review of Luftwaffe uniforms and flying kit is illustrated with rare personal photos, insignia charts, and two dozen meticulously detailed colour figures.

Kampfflieger

Robert F Stedman
Kampfflieger Book PDF

Author : Robert F Stedman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782007258

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Kampfflieger by Robert F Stedman Pdf

The Kampfflieger are relatively unknown within aviation circles, although many of them had careers as distinguished as those of their fighter-pilot counterparts. The men of the bomber crews did not enjoy the luxury of combat tours – they flew until they died or became unfit for combat duty. This book studies the attitudes, beliefs and motivation of the average crewman, following him through recruitment and training to experience on campaign in western Europe, Africa and the Russian front, detailing the exploits and trials of the famous Ju 87 'Stuka' dive-bomber crews and their own crucial part in Germany's war effort.

Luftwaffe Handbook, 1939-1945

Alfred Price
Luftwaffe Handbook 1939 1945 Book PDF

Author : Alfred Price
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037014383

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Luftwaffe Handbook, 1939-1945 by Alfred Price Pdf

An in-depth reference manual on the German Luftwaffe at war.

The Polish Army 1939–45

Steven J. Zaloga
The Polish Army 1939 45 Book PDF

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472804365

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The Polish Army 1939–45 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

Poland was the first of the Allied nations to succumb to German aggression in the Second World War, but by the most tortuous of routes her army managed to remain in the field through all five years of bloody fighting. Polish soldiers fought in nearly every major campaign in the European theatre, and their tale is a complicated and tragic one. This richly detailed text by Steven Zaloga relates the story of the Polish Army during the Second World War, from the first wave of Stukas in 1939 to its eventual conclusion.

German Combat Equipments 1939–45

Gordon L. Rottman
German Combat Equipments 1939 45 Book PDF

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805485

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German Combat Equipments 1939–45 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

The field equipment of the German Army in World War II was closely related to that used throughout World War I and earlier, yet it was of relatively light weight, ruggedly constructed, well designed, functional, and generally of a high quality, though this deteriorated in the later war years. A high degree of design standardisation was maintained in most categories of equipment, though materials and their colours often varied widely. There were also many different specialisations for the various arms of service as well as theatres of combat, such as the Afrikakorps in the Western Desert. This title investigates all manner of German combat equipments throughout World War II, from belt buckles to magazine pouches.

The British Army 1939–45 (3)

Martin Brayley
The British Army 1939 45 3 Book PDF

Author : Martin Brayley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472804525

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The British Army 1939–45 (3) by Martin Brayley Pdf

The lightning Japanese offensives in the Far East in 1941/42 inflicted a series of costly defeats on the ill-prepared and badly supported British Commonwealth forces in Malaya and Burma. The 'forgotten' 14th Army on the India-Burma border slowly built up its strength and its tactical expertise; and Wingate's 'Chindits' proved that units supplied from the air could operate deep behind enemy lines. In 1944 General Slim's troops decisively smashed Japan's last offensive at Imphal and Kohima; and over the next year they drove the enemy relentlessly back through Burma, reducing them to starving fugitives by the final victory in August 1945. This concise summary of Britain's Far East campaigns is illustrated with many rare photographs, and eight detailed colour plates.

The British Army 1939–45 (1)

Martin Brayley
The British Army 1939 45 1 Book PDF

Author : Martin Brayley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472804426

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The British Army 1939–45 (1) by Martin Brayley Pdf

The Second World War was Britain's last conflict as a world power. For a year it saw Britain standing alone against the fascist dictatorships; winning it demanded the sacrifice of the entire national wealth. This first book of three describes the uniforms developed for European service. It traces the appearance of the 'Tommy' from pre-war mobilization, through the years of defeat and endurance, to D-Day and the long fighting advance to Northern Germany. The book also includes a campaign summary, infantry organization tables, lists of arms and services and basic specifications of a number of heavy weapons.

Hitler’s Eagles

Chris McNab
Hitler s Eagles Book PDF

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782003113

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Hitler’s Eagles by Chris McNab Pdf

Hitler's Eagles charts the turbulent history of the Luftwaffe from its earliest days to its downfall. 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. 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.

Osprey Men-At-Arms

Martin Windrow
Osprey Men At Arms Book PDF

Author : Martin Windrow
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780962672

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Osprey Men-At-Arms by Martin Windrow Pdf

Osprey Men-at-Arms: A Celebration is a very special volume detailing some of the wonderful artwork that has graced Osprey's renowned Men-at-Arms series over the last forty years. Beautifully presented in luxurious cloth, embossed and foil blocked, with head and tails bands and a ribbon bookmark, the collection contains the most treasured illustrations from the vast archives of this respected series and is a classic, collectable item for all military history enthusiasts.

Heinkel He 177 Units of World War 2

Robert Forsyth
Heinkel He 177 Units of World War 2 Book PDF

Author : Robert Forsyth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472820419

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Heinkel He 177 Units of World War 2 by Robert Forsyth Pdf

In many ways, the Heinkel He 177 'Greif' (Griffon) was Nazi Germany's 'lost' strategic bomber. With some fundamental creases ironed out, and built in large numbers, the He 177 would have offered the Luftwaffe the means with which to carry out long-range, mass bombing attacks against targets of a strategic nature. Although competing interests and personalities served to prevent this from happening, from mid-1943 the aircraft nevertheless saw service over England, the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and in Russia. The He 177 flew to the end of the war, with some machines undertaking extremely hazardous low-level missions against Soviet armour in Poland in late 1944-45. This fascinating book, filled with detailed artwork and contemporary photographs, tells the story of this aircraft, including the political infighting at the top of the Luftwaffe's hierarchy that stymied its development, its radical technical design and its state-of-the-art weaponry.

Me 210/410 Zerstörer Units

Robert Forsyth
Me 210 410 Zerst rer Units Book PDF

Author : Robert Forsyth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472829115

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Me 210/410 Zerstörer Units by Robert Forsyth Pdf

Intended as a progressive development of the twin-engined Bf 110 Zerstörer ('destroyer' or heavy fighter), the Me 210 first took to the air in September 1939. However, due to a lack of sufficient flight-testing before being declared service-ready, the Me 210 suffered from a less than satisfactory reputation in respect to its flight characteristics and weak undercarriage. After enhancements were made to the fuselage and wings, and the power of the plane was increased, the Me 210 became the Me 410 in late 1942. By this stage of the war much was expected of the two types, which were forced to fly in very dangerous skies over North Africa and in the defence of the German homeland. Both aircraft were deployed as heavy fighters, fighter-bombers, reconnaissance platforms and interceptors, seeing service with a number of different units. The Me 410 was fitted with 30 mm cannon, 21 cm underwing mortars and the colossal 5 cm BK cannon that was intended to pack a punch against the USAAF's four-engined bombers which threatened the Reich in large numbers from 1943 onwards. In this title, supported by contemporary photography and full-colour artwork, Robert Forsyth tells the complex story of the Me 210 and 410, detailing their development and assessing their capabilities as combat aircraft.

Wings of War

Martin W. Bowman
Wings of War Book PDF

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750969154

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Wings of War by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

Of the 7,953 Bomber Command aircraft lost on night operations during the Second World War, an estimated 5,833 fell victim to Luftwaffe night fighters. In this detailed re-enactment of the air war over Western Europe and the raids flown by the men of RAF Bomber Command, author Martin Bowman pieces together official data with the words and memories of the pilots and air crew who took part. Detailing many unique experiences during the night bombing raids that were hurled against Hitler's war machine, these truly epic stories span the period between November 1939 and 1945 and form an appropriate epitaph to the men of RAF Bomber Command.

Jagdflieger

Robert F Stedman
Jagdflieger Book PDF

Author : Robert F Stedman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780969831

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Jagdflieger by Robert F Stedman Pdf

Over the years much has been written about Luftwaffe aces, but this book seeks to examine the lives of the ordinary men who took to the skies. These men all shared the same “aggressive spirit, joy of action and the passion of a hunter.” Rich with fascinating first-hand accounts exploring every step of the fighter pilot's career from his enlistment and intensive training to his exploits in the Battle of Britain and on the Eastern Front, this book is an invaluable insight into the life of a Luftwaffe fighter pilot.

Walther Pistols

John Walter
Walther Pistols Book PDF

Author : John Walter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472850805

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Walther Pistols by John Walter Pdf

While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s. The innovative Walther PP (Polizeipistole), a double-action semi-automatic pistol intended for the law-enforcement market, became available in 1929 and went on to arm the police of several European countries in the 1930s. Its smaller cousin the PPK, more readily concealed for undercover work but with reduced magazine capacity, was produced from 1931. Intended to replace the P 08 Luger, the Walther P 38 was issued from 1940 and equipped the armed forces of Germany and other countries during and after World War II, but never entirely replaced the Luger in German service. All three pistols went on to have lengthy and varied service across the world after 1945. Both the PP and the PPK remain in production today, while the P 38 re-emerged as the P1 and equipped West German forces from 1963 until 2004, when it was replaced by the P8. In this study, noted authority John Walter assesses the origins, development, use and legacy of these three high-profile semi-automatic pistols, alongside other Walther variants, such as the tiny .25 ACP Modell 9.

Dornier Do 17 Units of World War 2

Chris Goss
Dornier Do 17 Units of World War 2 Book PDF

Author : Chris Goss
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472829641

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Dornier Do 17 Units of World War 2 by Chris Goss Pdf

Initially designed as a high-speed mail aeroplane and airliner, the Do 17 first made an appearance as a military aircraft in the Spanish Civil War, both as a bomber and in reconnaissance roles. In the early stages of World War II, it, together with the Heinkel He 111, formed the backbone of the German bomber arm over Poland, France, Belgium and the Low Countries, and saw action in almost every major campaign in this period. However, by the start of the Battle of Britain, the Do 17's limited range and small bomb load meant that it was ripe for replacement by the Ju 88. Though it performed well at lower altitudes, the model suffered heavy losses during raids, particularly during the Blitz and were increasingly phased out. This fully illustrated study uses detailed full-colour artwork and authoritative text from an expert author to tell the full operation story of one of Nazi Germany's best light bombers from the early years of World War II.