THE LAST YEAR OF THE LUFTWAFFE : MAY 1944 TO MAY 1945

• A gripping account of the death throes of the Luftwaffe

• Describes all Luftwaffe operations between May 1944 and May 1945

• Includes numerous first-hand accounts by Luftwaffe personnel

The Last Year of the Luftwaffe is the classic story of a once all-conquering force struggling to stave off an inevitable and total defeat. This superbly written book gives, for the very first time, a complete account of Luftwaffe operations including the Bodenplatte offensive, over the Ardennes in December 1944 - during the last twelve months of World War II.

Dr Alfred Price examines the state of the German airforce from May 1944 to May 1945, analysing the forces available to the Luftwaffe and the likely potential and impact of new aircraft and weapons systems, as well as assessing the Luftwaffe High Command's performance and the effect of Allied operations. In so doing, he rejects a number of long-standing myths, clarifies the impact of the jet and rocket fighters and conclusively demonstrates that the Luftwaffe performed as well as could be expected under the harsh circumstances of fighting a losing war.

The Last Year of the Luftwaffe is a comprehensive examination of Hitler's airforce, a frank and illuminating look at a crucial year of aerial combat and a fresh analysis of the odds stacked against Germany's daring pilots.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Dr Alfred Price served as an aircrew officer in the RAF, specialising in air fighting tactics. For many years a full-time historian, he has written numerous books on aviation subjects, including The Luftwaffe Data Book, Battle over the Reich and Battle of Britain Day.