Fw 190 Sturmjäger: Defence of the Reich 1943–45

di Robert Forsyth (Autore)

Gareth Hector (Illustratore)

Jim Laurier (Illustratore)

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2024

An illustrated account of how the USAAF's might was challenged by the Jagdflieger and their heavily armed, and armoured, Fw 190A-8 Sturmjäger. Developed from one of the finest fighters of World War II, the radial-engined Fw 190A-8 was conceived as a heavy assault aircraft and armed accordingly. Its mission was to provide a response to the increasing numbers of USAAF B-17 and B-24 bombers operating against targets in the western and central Reich. This book explores the fascinating feats of the men flying the Fw 190A-8 and its subvariants. These pilots were given exceptional training and many were volunteers, some of whom were willing to sign oaths that they would bring down a bomber at all costs – even if it meant ramming the enemy aircraft. Using first-hand accounts, archival photos, full-colour illustrations, maps and tactical diagrams, acclaimed Luftwaffe expert Robert Forsyth puts readers in the cockpit of a Sturmjäger defending the Fatherland from USAAF bombers protected by powerful Allied escort fighters.

• Autore: Robert Forsyth
• Illustratore: Gareth Hector, Jim Laurier
• Editore: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Collana: Dogfight
• Anno: 2024
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 80 p.
• Dimensioni: 246 x 182 mm
• Peso: 258 gr.
• EAN: 9781472857460

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