German Luftwaffe in World War II

The Luftwaffe, or German Air Force, was a crucial part of the Wehrmacht's blitzkrieg tactics, providing air cover and air artillery for German panzer troops. This book provides a detailed overview of the German Air Force's strengths and organizational structures during World War II, with full-color order of battle tree diagrams, squadron strengths, and organizational diagrams. It is an essential reference for any serious enthusiast of air warfare in World War II.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

The Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, played a pivotal role in the Wehrmacht's blitzkrieg tactics, providing air cover and air artillery support for German panzer troops on the ground. The German military's successful invasions of France, the Low Countries, the Balkans, and the Soviet Union can be attributed in large part to the professionalism, dedication, and skill of the Luftwaffe.

Broken down by campaign and key battles within each theatre of war, German Luftwaffe in World War II provides a comprehensive overview of the Third Reich's Air Force. Full-color order of battle tree diagrams at the Luftflotte, Gruppe, and Geschwader levels help the reader understand how and where the fighters and bombers of the German Air Force were employed at any given time between 1939 and 1945. Reference tables provide squadron strengths, while organizational diagrams showcase the types and numbers of aircraft employed in specific operations, such as the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 and the opening stages of Operation Zitadelle in July 1943.

German Luftwaffe in World War II is an easy-to-use guide to the German Air Force, featuring extensive organizational diagrams and full-color operations maps. The book serves as an essential reference for any serious enthusiast of air warfare in World War II.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 189 x 240 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838862367