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Description
A detailed account of the air battles over Northern France and the Low Countries during 12 crucial days in May 1940, told through the eyes of fighter pilots involved in the conflict.
Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 978-1902304120 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-902304-12-8 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Author(s) | Brian Cull, Bruce Lander, Heinrich Weiss |
| Publisher | Grub Street |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Published date | 1999 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 15,5 x 23 x 3 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • GUERRES - BATAILLES • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
With the assistance of Luftwaffe records, the authors have pieced together a record of twelve tempestuous days in the wake of the German blitzkrieg in France 1940. This reconstruction has been achieved by using the pilots' combat reports, squadron Operational Record Books and interviews and correspondence with those who lived through these stressful days.
"...A WELL RESEARCHED, WELL WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF THIS CRITICAL PERIOD." - Flypast
"A FINE TRIBUTE TO THE COURAGE OF THE AIRCREWS, AND TO THE VERSATILITY AND DEDICATION OF THE GROUND ECHELONS DURING THIS MOST FLUID CAMPAIGN." - Air Mail
"THIS BOOK DESERVES A GOOD AUDIENCE AND GRUB STREET AND THE AUTHORS SHOULD BE CONGRATULATED." - Aeroplane Monthly
"..A FASCINATING READ." - Microlight Flying
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