Luftwaffe Over Scotland
A History of German Air Attacks on Scotland, 1939-45
Published on 27. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84995-000-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides the first complete history of the air attacks mounted against Scotland by Nazi Germany during World War Two.
It is a detailed examination of the strategy, tactics and politics involved on both sides, together with a technical critique of the weaponry employed by both attackers and defenders.
From the relentless hit-and-run attacks up the east coast to the calamities of Clydebank and Greenock, Luftwaffe over Scotland not only offers a detailed analysis of exactly what happened, but also provides fresh new evidence and claims regarding many aspects of the war in Scotland - some of them specifically at odds with the more traditional portrayals of World War Two.
It is a detailed examination of the strategy, tactics and politics involved on both sides, together with a technical critique of the weaponry employed by both attackers and defenders.
From the relentless hit-and-run attacks up the east coast to the calamities of Clydebank and Greenock, Luftwaffe over Scotland not only offers a detailed analysis of exactly what happened, but also provides fresh new evidence and claims regarding many aspects of the war in Scotland - some of them specifically at odds with the more traditional portrayals of World War Two.
Reviews / Votes
'...contains significant new information and fresh analysis of the main Luftwaffe air raids, including many previously unpublished photographs.' The Scots Magazine '...descriptions of attacks and targets make fascinating reading with easy-to-follow lists of the Luftwaffe's key Scottish targets... ...shows a depth of knowledge that's as impressive as some of Britain's best-known military warfare writers. ...easy to understand and breaks up the subject into sections and with superb images that deliver a concise and detailed account of a very important, and largely ignored, part of the German war on Britain.' The Knocknews and Regional Adertiser 'It is truly a must-read.' Irvine Herald '...an excellent book which sets out an engaging, measured and carefully researchedaccount of the air war over Scotland during World War II. ...Les Taylor is to be chronological treatment of his subject. ...succeeds in throwing new and unexpected light on the subject.' Undiscovered Scotland '...is a long-overdue publication that goes a long way to help our understanding of the German bombing campaign over Scotland during World War Two and answers some important questions. ... The book includes some previously unpublished photographs, plenty of clear, detailed full page maps, Bibliography, good index, and 144 pages. Without a doubt to be kept handy on your bookshelf. Highly recommended.' Wargames IllustratedMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Porto Press Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
liberally illustrated with b/w photographs, maps and diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
397 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84995-000-8 (9781849950008)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
By Les Taylor