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Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939–45
Description
The Luftwaffe, honed in the Spanish Civil War, played a vital part in Germany's 'Blitzkrieg' victories in 1939-41.
Badly overstretched by war on three fronts in 1942-44, it was crippled by an incompetent commander-in-chief, the losses among experienced aircrew, and shortage of fuel. In 1944-45 it faced a final battle of attrition in skies ruled by the Allies as the Eastern and Western pincers closed on the Reich; but until the very end the dwindling band of veteran pilots - among them the greatest 'aces' the world has ever known - presented a potent threat.
This fact-packed review of Luftwaffe uniforms and flying kit is illustrated with rare personal photos, insignia charts, and two dozen meticulously detailed colour figures.
Table of Contents
Organisation
Summary of campaigns
Uniforms: service & parade dress - insignia of rank, branch, trade - extra clothing & effects - summer & winter working dress - tropical uniforms
Flying clothing - summer & winter helmets, flight suits, jackets, trousers, boots, gloves
Flight equipment: parachutes - seat, back & chest types
Life preservers, kapok & inflatable
Rafts, flare pistols, dye markers, compasses
Product details
| Published | Nov 20 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781782006855 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 44 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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