JAGDWAFFE – WAR OVER THE DESERT North Africa June 1940-June 1942
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Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Perfect paperback |
| Condition | Used good |
| Published date | First published 2003 |
| Languages | English |
| Collection / Series | CLASSICOLOURS |
| Author | J. Richard Smith & Martin Pegg |
| Editor | Ian Allan Publishing Ltd. |
Description
"Jagdwaffe – War Over the Desert: North Africa June 1940 – June 1942" by J. Richard Smith & Martin Pegg is a comprehensive book that delves into the aerial combat over North Africa during World War II, from June 1940 to June 1942. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Luftwaffe's involvement in this crucial theater of war, highlighting missions, squadrons, and aircraft used by the Axis forces.
The authors offer a detailed study of air operations in the desert, combat strategies, and iconic fighter aircraft of the time, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, employed by the Luftwaffe against the Allied forces. The book also explores the role of German pilots, their combat performance, and their interactions with other air forces, particularly the Royal Air Force.
Enriched with numerous period photographs, detailed aircraft profiles, and maps, this book helps readers understand key aerial battles of the North African campaign. It allows aviation enthusiasts and historians to experience the intensity of aerial warfare over the Sahara Desert and Libyan plains, where air superiority was crucial to the outcome of ground battles.
Targeted at military history enthusiasts, aviation aficionados, and Second World War buffs, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of aerial combat in one of the most significant and decisive theaters of the 20th century.