Fw 190 Sturmjager: Defence of the Reich 1943–45

The USAAF faced a formidable challenge from the Jagdflieger and their heavily armed and armoured Fw 190A-8 Sturmjäger, which was designed to respond to the increasing number of USAAF B-17 and B-24 bombers operating against targets in the western and central Reich. This book explores the feats of the men flying the Fw 190A-8 and its subvariants, who were given exceptional training and were willing to sign oaths to bring down bombers at all costs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The USAAF's might was challenged by the Jagdflieger and their heavily armed and armoured Fw 190A-8 Sturmjäger. Developed from one of the finest fighters of World War II, the radial-engined Fw 190A-8 was conceived as a heavy assault aircraft and armed accordingly. Its mission was to provide a response to the increasing numbers of USAAF B-17 and B-24 bombers operating against targets in the western and central Reich. This book explores the fascinating feats of the men flying the Fw 190A-8 and its subvariants. These pilots were given exceptional training and many were volunteers, some of whom were willing to sign oaths that they would bring down a bomber at all costs – even if it meant ramming the enemy aircraft. Using first-hand accounts, archival photos, full-colour illustrations, maps and tactical diagrams, acclaimed Luftwaffe expert Robert Forsyth puts readers in the cockpit of a Sturmjäger defending the Fatherland from USAAF bombers protected by powerful Allied escort fighters.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 247 x 183 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472857460