Kampfflieger
Bomber Crewman of the Luftwaffe 1939-45
1st Edition
Published on 20. November 2012
64 pages
978-1-78200-725-8 (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.
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
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
8 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78200-725-8 (9781782007258)
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12/2005
Osprey Publishing
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Persons
Robert Stedman is a regular contributor to international militaria magazines and works as a military advisor to TV, film and theatre. 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 diverse subjects within military history. 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 diverse subjects within military history. 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
Chronology
Enlistment
Training
Appearance and equipment
Everyday life
Experience of battle
Colour plate commentary
Museums
Collecting
Re-enactment
Index
