Baldrick62
03-15-2012, 14:21
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The Luftwaffe Author:
C.G. Grey ISBN:
Printed in 1944 = what's an ISBN? Category:
History Format:
Hardback Summary:
While something of an historical curiosity today, and a work somewhat coloured by its being written during WWII, Grey, who founded 'The Aeroplane' magazine and was editor of Jane's All the World's Aircraft from 1916 to 1940, was well-qualified to attempt a history of German military aviation. The 251pp book is divided into five Parts, dealing with The Start of German Aviation, The German Air Force in the War 1914-18, Germany between the Wars, The Coming of the Luftwaffe and the Luftwaffe at War, and is a mix of technical detail on various aircraft types, chronological history and an examination of doctrine and tactics. While superceded by more complete books since, it remains a fascinating read, which covers WWI quite well, majors on the inter-War years and then wraps up with WWII up to the end of 1942.
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The Luftwaffe Author:
C.G. Grey ISBN:
Printed in 1944 = what's an ISBN? Category:
History Format:
Hardback Summary:
While something of an historical curiosity today, and a work somewhat coloured by its being written during WWII, Grey, who founded 'The Aeroplane' magazine and was editor of Jane's All the World's Aircraft from 1916 to 1940, was well-qualified to attempt a history of German military aviation. The 251pp book is divided into five Parts, dealing with The Start of German Aviation, The German Air Force in the War 1914-18, Germany between the Wars, The Coming of the Luftwaffe and the Luftwaffe at War, and is a mix of technical detail on various aircraft types, chronological history and an examination of doctrine and tactics. While superceded by more complete books since, it remains a fascinating read, which covers WWI quite well, majors on the inter-War years and then wraps up with WWII up to the end of 1942.
36883