The Luftwaffe War Diaries: The German Air Force in World War II by Cajus Bekker

Description: The Luftwaffe War Diaries by Cajus Bekker "The Luftwaffe War Diaries is the definitive history of the German air force in World War II, from the blitzkrieg on Poland to the last desperate stand over Germany--the only account ever to come from" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Luftwaffe War Diaries is the definitive history of the German air force in World War II, from the blitzkrieg on Poland to the last desperate stand over Germany,the only account ever to come from a German source. Its masterfully organized chapters detail, summarize, and evaluate every important strategy and campaign. Cajus Bekker has drawn on official German archives and collections, the combat journals and personal papers of leading officers, and the collated Luftwaffe war diaries, none of which have been published outside Germany, as well as interviews with hundreds of former German airmen.The result is a critical examination of the Luftwaffes development and command against the vivid background of World War IIs greatest air battles. While the author does full justice to the performance of German airmen, he does not embellish it. Thus his chronicle of the deadly struggle of these men is anything but a heroic saga the exploits of the other side are treated with equal justice. Heroes and villains are not described or eulogized here,only men fighting a war that most of them did not want. With over 100 photographs, numerous maps, and a complete index of personalities, The Luftwaffe War Diaries brings into stunning focus for now and all time the ironic triumph and inevitable tragedy of war. Author Biography Cajus Bekker is the author of a number of contemporary documentary studies, including Hitlers Naval War and Eyes Through Night and Fog: The Story of Radar. Table of Contents * Blitzkrieg on Poland * North Sea Triangle * Assault on the West * The Battle of Britain * Mediterranean Theatre 1941 Night Defense of the Reich * Operation Barbarossa * Mediterranean Theatre 1942 * War Over the Ocean * Disaster in Russia * The Battle of Germany Long Description The Luftwaffe War Diaries is the definitive history of the German air force in World War II, from the blitzkrieg on Poland to the last desperate stand over Germany,the only account ever to come from a German source. Its masterfully organized chapters detail, summarize, and evaluate every important strategy and campaign. Cajus Bekker has drawn on official German archives and collections, the combat journals and personal papers of leading officers, and the collated Luftwaffe war diaries, none of which have been published outside Germany, as well as interviews with hundreds of former German airmen.The result is a critical examination of the Luftwaffes development and command against the vivid background of World War IIs greatest air battles. While the author does full justice to the performance of German airmen, he does not embellish it. Thus his chronicle of the deadly struggle of these men is anything but a heroic saga the exploits of the other side are treated with equal justice. Heroes and villains are not described or eulogized here,only men fighting a war that most of them did not want. With over 100 photographs, numerous maps, and a complete index of personalities, The Luftwaffe War Diaries brings into stunning focus for now and all time the ironic triumph and inevitable tragedy of war. Details ISBN0306806045 Author Cajus Bekker Short Title LUFTWAFFE WAR DIARIES Language English Translator Frank H. Ziegler ISBN-10 0306806045 ISBN-13 9780306806049 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1994 Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Subtitle The German Air Force in World War II Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780306806049 UK Release Date 1994-08-22 US Release Date 1994-08-22 Pages 448 Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 1994-08-22 DEWEY 940.544943 Audience General NZ Release Date 1994-08-21 AU Release Date 1994-08-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7023130;

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