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World War 2: German Luftwaffe Stories: Eyewitness Accounts
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The story behind these fearsome pilots.
High above the European battle field another war was being waged. Luftwaffe fighters engaged the enemy Allies in aerial combat. The fight behind closed doors to get this unit started seemed to be nearly as fierce. At times it seemed as though they would never get there.
From the combat in the skies to the combat in politics, this elite unit fought for supremacy. While the German cause in WWII was repugnant, the skill and tenacity of their armed forces cannot be denied.
Germans are intense believers of patriotism, and a good patriot is one who submits to authority.
This book outlines those that served the cause and their country, those that served their country, and the fight to institute this branch of the German Armed Forces. Its roots began in a time when Germany was forbidden to develop their own military. The secret trainings and closed door meetings opened the door. Mistakes and poor leadership nearly cost them everything.
Here are just a few things you’ll learn
• The secret training operations
• The sacrifice of Walther Wever
• Adolf Galland and his honorable mutiny
• The fatal mistake of the Battle of Britain
Luftwaffe Stories will take you through the rise and fall of this elite military unit through it’s early inception to the last days of WWII. Get ready for a wild ride!
The story behind these fearsome pilots.
High above the European battle field another war was being waged. Luftwaffe fighters engaged the enemy Allies in aerial combat. The fight behind closed doors to get this unit started seemed to be nearly as fierce. At times it seemed as though they would never get there.
From the combat in the skies to the combat in politics, this elite unit fought for supremacy. While the German cause in WWII was repugnant, the skill and tenacity of their armed forces cannot be denied.
Germans are intense believers of patriotism, and a good patriot is one who submits to authority.
This book outlines those that served the cause and their country, those that served their country, and the fight to institute this branch of the German Armed Forces. Its roots began in a time when Germany was forbidden to develop their own military. The secret trainings and closed door meetings opened the door. Mistakes and poor leadership nearly cost them everything.
Here are just a few things you’ll learn
• The secret training operations
• The sacrifice of Walther Wever
• Adolf Galland and his honorable mutiny
• The fatal mistake of the Battle of Britain
Luftwaffe Stories will take you through the rise and fall of this elite military unit through it’s early inception to the last days of WWII. Get ready for a wild ride!
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2016
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June 20, 2017
I enjoyed this rare look into the minds of the pilots, their planes and the trials and errors of both sides. It was revealed that the pilots counted plans downed no pilots killed in most cases. A humane touch that made me see the German pilots with a little more compassion. Of course, as in any case, there were exceptions.
Some eyewitness accounts told of the joy of shooting civilians as they ran from the planes and their guns. It brought the long ago war into clear focus and I was very glad that I read this book. It was an introduction to this topic and it did a fantastic job.
Some eyewitness accounts told of the joy of shooting civilians as they ran from the planes and their guns. It brought the long ago war into clear focus and I was very glad that I read this book. It was an introduction to this topic and it did a fantastic job.
September 20, 2016
Luftwaffe stories of WW 2
This short but informative ebook about some of the ace pilots of the German Luftwaffe is a wonderful read. This ebook was better than any of the old movies about WW2. This is a must read.
This short but informative ebook about some of the ace pilots of the German Luftwaffe is a wonderful read. This ebook was better than any of the old movies about WW2. This is a must read.
July 26, 2016
Either poorly written poorly edited or both
While it appears the author has some clue of his subject, the reader can often only scratch their head and wonder what they just read. Chapter 6 on the battle of Kursk is a typical example. The reader is left with no clear image of this campaign as the narrative jumps from Stalingrad to Kursk with no continuity. At one point it seems the Soviets "destroyed AND annihilated" some German planes. Names and dates are incorrect or described out of context. I suspect editing to be the main problem with the failure to present a cogent narrative and some allowance should be made by the early disclaimer that this work was not intended for the serious student of these times. Still, the intended audience deserves more attention to detail if they are to come away with a better appreciation of the subject presented
While it appears the author has some clue of his subject, the reader can often only scratch their head and wonder what they just read. Chapter 6 on the battle of Kursk is a typical example. The reader is left with no clear image of this campaign as the narrative jumps from Stalingrad to Kursk with no continuity. At one point it seems the Soviets "destroyed AND annihilated" some German planes. Names and dates are incorrect or described out of context. I suspect editing to be the main problem with the failure to present a cogent narrative and some allowance should be made by the early disclaimer that this work was not intended for the serious student of these times. Still, the intended audience deserves more attention to detail if they are to come away with a better appreciation of the subject presented
April 19, 2016
Lame
Really short and superficial. Not a book at all. More like an intro to a book. To call this a pamphlet is an exaggeration. But at least it was not inaccurate. Only Adolph Galland really mentioned. Not worth 99 cents.
Really short and superficial. Not a book at all. More like an intro to a book. To call this a pamphlet is an exaggeration. But at least it was not inaccurate. Only Adolph Galland really mentioned. Not worth 99 cents.
December 19, 2016
Insane
It was educational but extremely boring it seemed as though every story was exactly the same. Wow At least I know now . I guess if you like Airplane history this is a good book for you
It was educational but extremely boring it seemed as though every story was exactly the same. Wow At least I know now . I guess if you like Airplane history this is a good book for you
May 5, 2016
Thin, modest account of the German air force during WWII.
June 19, 2019
Tough read
The book is not well written. I found d it tough to read due to bad sentence structure and run on sentences.
The book is not well written. I found d it tough to read due to bad sentence structure and run on sentences.
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