Eagles Over North Africa and the Mediterranean, 1940-1943
Author: Jeffrey L. Ethell
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 72
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Eagles Over North Africa and the Mediterranean, 1940–1943
Author: Jeffrey Ethell
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2016-03-30
Total Pages: 79
ISBN-13: 1473883903
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough the Luftwaffe achieved a great deal of success in North Africa between 1940 and 1943, it was hampered by the constant demand for men and machines elsewhere, logistical problems, such as a crippling lack of fuel, and the harsh desert conditions. An impressive selection of photographs from archives and private collections reveal the German and Italian aircraft used and developed in this theatre as well as the people involved. With insightful captions and supporting text, this offers a fascinating perspective on the Luftwaffe at war.
Eagles Over North Africa and the Mediterranean, 1940-43
Author: Jeffrey Ethell
Publisher: Greenhill Books
Published: 1998-01-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781853672842
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis exciting on-going series covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II and charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare and valuable photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. Eagles Over Africa and the Mediterranean examines the situation of the Luftwaffe in North Africa between 1940 and 1943. Although the Luftwaffe achieved a great deal of success here, it was hampered by the constant demand for men and machines elsewhere, logistical problems, such as a crippling lack of fuel, and the harsh desert conditions.
Eagles Over North Africa
Author: Jeffrey Ethell
Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
Published: 2016-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781848327924
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis superb illustrated series charts the rise and fall of the German Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare and valuable photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. * Photographic guide to the Luftwaffe during World War II
War in the Mediterranean
Author: Bernard Ireland
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2003-07-22
Total Pages: 231
ISBN-13: 184415047X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMuch has been written about the conduct of the land battles and the commanders who faced each other yet, as the main protagonists realised at the time, success or failure rested on the effectiveness of their seaborne supply chain. Control of the Mediterranean was therefore absolutely crucial. In the final analysis it was the Allies' ability to dominate the Mediterranean that bought them victory but there is no denying that it was a 'damned close run thing'. In this authoritative study, Bernard Ireland brings a fresh clarity to the complexities and factors at play during this critical period.
Luftwaffe Over Finland
Author: Karl Stenman
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2015-09-21
Total Pages: 151
ISBN-13: 1784381535
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis superb illustrated series books charts the rise and fall of the German Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. This title explores the German air war on the Northern Front. The Fins were active allies of the Germans in their war against the Soviets and allowed the Luftwaffe considerable freedom in its operations over Russia. Although conditions in the north were harsh, the Luftwaffe quickly adapted to the region and carried out a series of key operations over Russia between 1941 and 1944. The Luftwaffe over Finland presents the men and the aircraft used in this campaign, mostly from Luftflotte 1 and Luftflotte 5. The outstanding collection of photographs includes almost every type the Luftwaffe flew from Finland from Ju 87 dive bombers and Focke Wulf Fw 190 fighters to coastal patrol and transport units as well as some of the pilots.
Storm of Eagles
Author: John Dibbs
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2017-06-29
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1472823028
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lavish photographic history that reveals the vital role that the pilots and their aircraft played throughout the course of World War II. Soaring high above the fields and cities of Europe and Asia as well as the vast expanse of the Pacific, Allied and Axis pilots engaged in a deadly battle for control of the skies in World War II. Whoever won the skies would win the war. Published in association with the National Museum of World War II Aviation, Storm of Eagles is a fully illustrated coffee-table book that brings together classic as well as never-before-seen wartime images. Compiled by one of the world's premier aviation photographers and historians, this remarkable volume is a must-have for anyone interested in World War II aviation.
The Naval War in the Mediterranean, 1940–1943
Author: Jack Greene
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2023-12-03
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 1805000721
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis superbly researched book gives a complete account of the war in the Mediterranean on, above and beneath the sea up until Italy's armistice in September 1943. Written with full access to Italian sources, it not only provides a detailed and fascinating narrative of the entire naval war, but also sets the individual actions fully in their strategic context for both the Axis and the Allies. Topics include: • The complex and distrustful relationship between the Italians and their German allies which culminated in open conflict after the Italian armistice in 1943. • The battle for Malta, and that island's vital strategic role threatening Axis supply lines to North Africa. • The exploits of the Italian human torpedoes of the X MAS flotilla, which threatened to change the balance of power in the Mediterranean. This book is essential reading for all those interested in one of the major naval theaters of the Second World War.
Junkers Ju 88 Kampfgeschwader in North Africa and the Mediterranean
Author: John Weal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2012-09-20
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 184603888X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume follows the Luftwaffe's twin-engined 'Wunderbomber' southwards to describe its deployment in North Africa and the Mediterranean theatre of war. Early 1941 saw the first sporadic air raids on Malta, followed by the campaign in the Balkans which resulted in the conquests of Yugoslavia, Greece and Crete. After supporting land operations in North Africa during the latter half of 1941, the Ju 88s resumed their assault on Malta. Bringing the story to life are personal accounts of the more famous actions – the bombing of shipping off the coast of Greece and the sinking of three Royal Navy destroyers south of Crete, all illustrated with rare photographs and full-colour profiles.
Hurricanes in Action Worldwide!
Author: Adrian Stewart
Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
Published: 2022-12-02
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1526788713
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Hawker Hurricane was the RAF’s most valuable fighter asset in the Second World War, yet even today is relatively under-appreciated by the general public. Yet from the early months of the war it was the single engine fighter most often encountered by the Luftwaffe and during the Battle of Britain it made 80% of the successful interdictions of enemy formations. As this superbly researched book written by a leading authority on the air war reveals, this was only the start of the Hurricane’s war service. Its reliability and versatility ensured that variants saw action in more war theaters worldwide than any other fighter. Indeed, as the RAF’s Official History recalls ‘Everywhere the Ubiquitous Hurricane was to be seen’. This book follows the ‘Hurri’ to Russia, Malta, North Africa and as far afield as Burma, Sumatra and Java. Seaborne versions fought in the Battle of the Atlantic and defended the Mediterranean convoys. In the ground attack role Hurricane fighter bombers made countless sweeps over occupied Europe. Pilots’ first-hand accounts supplement the text. Readers are left in no doubt as to the massive contribution that the Hurricane made to ultimate victory.
