Kampfflieger
Bomber Crewman of the Luftwaffe 1939-45
Published on 7. December 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-84176-907-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Kampfflieger are relatively unknown within aviation circles, although many of them had careers as distinguished as those of their fighter-pilot counterparts. The men of the bomber crews did not enjoy the luxury of combat tours - they flew until they died or became unfit for combat duty. This book studies the attitudes, beliefs and motivation of the average crewman, following him through recruitment and training to experience on campaign in western Europe, Africa and the Russian front, detailing the exploits and trials of the famous Ju 87 'Stuka' dive-bomber crews and their own crucial part in Germany's war effort.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
8 col
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 184 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84176-907-3 (9781841769073)
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Additional editions
E-Book
11/2012
1st Edition
Osprey Publishing
€14.49
Available for download
E-Book
11/2012
1st Edition
Osprey Publishing
€14.49
Available for download
Persons
Robert Stedman is a regular contributor to international militaria magazines and works as a military advisor to TV, film and theatre. Currently living in the South of England, Robert is a passionate collector of Great War and Second World War military uniforms and equipment and enjoys restoring uniforms in his spare time.
Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, the American Civil War and the American Revolution. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.
Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, the American Civil War and the American Revolution. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.
Content
Introduction ? Chronology ? Enlistment ? Training ? Appearance and equipment ? Everyday life ? Experience of battle ? Colour plate commentary ? Museums ? Collecting ? Re-enactment ? Index