Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission: The American Raids On 17 August 1943 Martin Middlebrook Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

On 17 August 1943 The Entire Strength Of American Heavy Bomber Forces In England Set Out To Raid Two Major Industrial Complexes Deep Southern Germany Vast Messerschmitt Aircraft Factory And Vital Kgf Ballbearing Plant For Commanders It Was Culmination Years Planning Hope Day When Their Self-Defending Formations Famous Flying Fortress Could At Last Perform True Role Reach By Daylight Strike Targets Deepest Corners Ended Disaster Americans Thanks Courage Aircrews Bombers Won Through Caused Damage But Sixty Were Shot Down Hopes Shattered Historically Probably Most Important Air During Second World War While Researching This Catastrophic Author Interviewed Hundreds Airmen Involved German Defenders \ Slave Workers\ Eye Witnesses Took Him Twice Both Usa Result Is A Mass Fresh Previously Unused Material With Which Finally Provides Full Story Day\ S Operations Not Only Side Described Far Greater Depth Than Before Vague - Luftwaffe Action Civilian Experiences Schweinfurt Regensburg Are Now Presented Clearly Detail First Time Question Why Raf Did Support Effort Follow Up As Planned Also Fully Covered Σελίδες: 364 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm