DOGFIGHT — THE GREATEST AIR DUELS OF WORLD WAR II —
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 |
978-0-7858-3028-3 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) Dust Jacket |
| Condition |
Pre-owned copy in good overall condition, with minor signs of handling and storage. The illustrated dust jacket shows some light wear, particularly along the edges. |
| Author(s) | Tony Holmes |
| Publisher |
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| Number of pages | 352 |
| Published date | 2013 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 20 x 25 cm |
Description
An impressive, richly illustrated aviation history book dedicated to the greatest aerial duels of the Second World War.
Edited by renowned aviation historian Tony Holmes, Dogfight explores ten famous fighter rivalries across three major theatres of war, from the Battle of Britain to the final aerial engagements over Japan.
The book examines legendary aircraft including the Supermarine Spitfire, Messerschmitt Bf 109, North American P-51 Mustang, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Focke-Wulf Fw 190 and Japanese Zero.
Combining historical research, accounts of real aerial combat, technical analysis and detailed digital artwork, this volume brings to life the pilots, aircraft and tactics that shaped air warfare between 1939 and 1945.
Highlights
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Ten major fighter rivalries of World War II.
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Contributions by established military aviation historians.
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Detailed aircraft illustrations and combat reconstructions.
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Analysis of fighter performance, armament and aerial tactics.
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Coverage of Allied and Axis air forces.
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An attractive reference work for aviation enthusiasts, historians and collectors.