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Allied Bombing Raids. Hitting Back at the Heart of Germany. Rare Potographs from Wartime Archives

Door Piklip Kaplan

Categorie
WO II
Boeknummer
#211821
Titel
Allied Bombing Raids. Hitting Back at the Heart of Germany. Rare Potographs from Wartime Archives
Auteur
Kaplan, Piklip
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Pen & Sword Books Ltd., London
Jaar van uitgave
2014
ISBN10
1783462892
ISBN13
9781783462896
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting

The pilots and combined bombing forces of the Second World War are revered for a host of reasons. Their bravery when cast against the odds, their resilience and determination under fire, and the startling extent of their combined achievements towards the collective end of Allied victory have all been noted and celebrated in a variety of ways since the end of the conflict. Kaplan adds to this celebratory tradition by drawing together an intriguing collection of wartime archive photography in an attempt to illustrate the early stages of the conflict. ?? Before America joined the war against Nazi Germany, the RAF aircrews (many of which were volunteers) were tasked with responding to a unique set of demands in an attempt to hit back at the destructive heart of the enemy. The welding influen
... (Lees verder)ce of a war which saw teams of young pilots teamed aboard a range of imposing bomber aircraft (including the mighty Boeing B-17), fused a collective resolve and determination that would develop yet further throughout the course of the conflict. The images on display here offer a wealth of insight into this dramatic time.
Pagina's
127
Conditie
Nieuw
Prijs
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