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攻擊高度四千米：德國空軍崛起與敗亡的命運
親身見證德國空軍的崛起與敗亡
《攻擊高度四千米》是最為詳細而經典的空戰戰史
希特勒與納粹崛起的秘密軍團，最扣人心弦的二戰戰史
一個所向無敵的空軍部隊，是如何從籍籍無名走上航空霸主的神壇？
之後又如何在最為崇高的殿堂落得無兵無將、家徒四壁的悲慘下場？
《攻擊高度四千米》是闡述德國空軍作戰史的權威作品。在出版當時就採用了來自當年德國空軍人員的第一手口述資料。故事從德國空軍在波蘭閃擊戰開始說起，然後到了第一次吃敗仗的不列顛空戰、在東線如何與蘇聯纏鬥，最後則是來到了德國本土保衛戰。全書作了清楚而有條理的章節分佈，每一章都會針對該戰役的總結與檢討。
《攻擊高度四千米》毫不掩飾，告訴你最直接的歷史。書中並沒有讚揚英雄和抨擊惡棍的企圖，反而是真實陳述了他們並不想參與其中的戰爭過程。《攻擊高度四千米》忠於事實，詳細記述二戰期間德國空軍在十一次主要戰役上的成功經驗與失敗教訓，是了解和研究二次大戰空戰發展史不可或缺的著作。
二戰德國空軍給人的印象就是所向披靡、無人能敵，人人對其聞風喪膽，深怕俯衝轟炸機臨空把你轟上天去。但事實是如何？在德國空軍的協助之下，希特勒連戰連勝，手指向地圖的那一邊，那個倒楣的國家就要淪陷，戰禍就要找上門了！
作者卡尤斯‧貝克採用了德國官方的檔案和資料文件，作戰日誌和主要將領的個人日記，以及經過嚴謹整理過的德國空軍戰時紀錄，並且採訪上數百名德國前飛行員，集結了以上的這些文獻與資料，整理與撰寫出這本超過36萬字的作品。卡尤斯‧貝克以他最真實的筆觸，痛苦地闡述同袍是如何走過了大起大落的歷程。他痛定思痛，真心檢討所有已經不可挽回的歷史結果。
本書至今依然為那些拒絕了解二戰歷史的德國民眾以及其他讀者敞開一扇了解事實真相的大門。
斯圖卡非常成功，以至於德軍高層要所有的轟炸機都要有俯衝能力？
希特勒判斷戰爭很快就結束，不需要研發新型的戰鬥機？不准開發四發動機轟炸機？
世界第一款噴射戰鬥機，希特勒卻不喜歡Me 262的高速優勢？
德國為什麼會有那麼多空戰王牌？他們是怎麼做到的？
《攻擊高度四千米》是最為詳細而經典的空戰戰史
希特勒與納粹崛起的秘密軍團，最扣人心弦的二戰戰史
一個所向無敵的空軍部隊，是如何從籍籍無名走上航空霸主的神壇？
之後又如何在最為崇高的殿堂落得無兵無將、家徒四壁的悲慘下場？
《攻擊高度四千米》是闡述德國空軍作戰史的權威作品。在出版當時就採用了來自當年德國空軍人員的第一手口述資料。故事從德國空軍在波蘭閃擊戰開始說起，然後到了第一次吃敗仗的不列顛空戰、在東線如何與蘇聯纏鬥，最後則是來到了德國本土保衛戰。全書作了清楚而有條理的章節分佈，每一章都會針對該戰役的總結與檢討。
《攻擊高度四千米》毫不掩飾，告訴你最直接的歷史。書中並沒有讚揚英雄和抨擊惡棍的企圖，反而是真實陳述了他們並不想參與其中的戰爭過程。《攻擊高度四千米》忠於事實，詳細記述二戰期間德國空軍在十一次主要戰役上的成功經驗與失敗教訓，是了解和研究二次大戰空戰發展史不可或缺的著作。
二戰德國空軍給人的印象就是所向披靡、無人能敵，人人對其聞風喪膽，深怕俯衝轟炸機臨空把你轟上天去。但事實是如何？在德國空軍的協助之下，希特勒連戰連勝，手指向地圖的那一邊，那個倒楣的國家就要淪陷，戰禍就要找上門了！
作者卡尤斯‧貝克採用了德國官方的檔案和資料文件，作戰日誌和主要將領的個人日記，以及經過嚴謹整理過的德國空軍戰時紀錄，並且採訪上數百名德國前飛行員，集結了以上的這些文獻與資料，整理與撰寫出這本超過36萬字的作品。卡尤斯‧貝克以他最真實的筆觸，痛苦地闡述同袍是如何走過了大起大落的歷程。他痛定思痛，真心檢討所有已經不可挽回的歷史結果。
本書至今依然為那些拒絕了解二戰歷史的德國民眾以及其他讀者敞開一扇了解事實真相的大門。
斯圖卡非常成功，以至於德軍高層要所有的轟炸機都要有俯衝能力？
希特勒判斷戰爭很快就結束，不需要研發新型的戰鬥機？不准開發四發動機轟炸機？
世界第一款噴射戰鬥機，希特勒卻不喜歡Me 262的高速優勢？
德國為什麼會有那麼多空戰王牌？他們是怎麼做到的？
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First published January 1, 1964
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April 18, 2020
I found a copy published in 1969 in a used books store and it was really cheap. Quite a good find. I had read several books about the American and British air force during WW2 and they were all pretty great. The only book to touch more upon Luftwaffe was A higher call, which remains among my favorite books of all time, so I did want to find out more.
This book delivers in that regard, but in a rather technical and strategic way, which is great, because I finally understood what happened. Some of the stories of particular actions were very interesting, as I knew nothing about them. I can see how much the author cares about the topic and telling the right story.
This is a comprehensive work that still manages to be accessible to just about anyone without prior knowledge. My only qualm is about skipping over certain things. Now, I know this book is not about the atrocities committed during WW2, but I would have preferred it is the author acknowledged the Germans were the attackers/invaders. The Belgians, Norwegians, French are often described as the enemy, and I know that is the technical term, but they were defenders. Also, while civilian losses on the German side are described, not much is sad about the civilian victims of Luftwaffe, and they were quite a few too.
Now I understand, this was a tough book to write without getting politics into it and without falling to one extreme or another and I commend the author for writing it. But completely skipping over certain things may raise an eyebrow or two.
Overall, a great book if you are interested in military strategy and technology during WW2. If you just want a good story, go for A higher call.
This book delivers in that regard, but in a rather technical and strategic way, which is great, because I finally understood what happened. Some of the stories of particular actions were very interesting, as I knew nothing about them. I can see how much the author cares about the topic and telling the right story.
This is a comprehensive work that still manages to be accessible to just about anyone without prior knowledge. My only qualm is about skipping over certain things. Now, I know this book is not about the atrocities committed during WW2, but I would have preferred it is the author acknowledged the Germans were the attackers/invaders. The Belgians, Norwegians, French are often described as the enemy, and I know that is the technical term, but they were defenders. Also, while civilian losses on the German side are described, not much is sad about the civilian victims of Luftwaffe, and they were quite a few too.
Now I understand, this was a tough book to write without getting politics into it and without falling to one extreme or another and I commend the author for writing it. But completely skipping over certain things may raise an eyebrow or two.
Overall, a great book if you are interested in military strategy and technology during WW2. If you just want a good story, go for A higher call.
June 30, 2022
舊書再版。
有意思的地方在於，每一個章節之後都會有作者自己的歸納與討論，感覺倒像是個檢討報告。
其實德國空軍的很多光芒都被陸軍給掩蓋了，少了他們的協助，「閃擊戰」就不可能完成；二戰以後，是空軍的時代，不管是在路上還是海上都是。(波灣戰爭後，就是電子戰的時代) 而德國空軍最大的敵人，毫無懸念的，就是自家的總司令戈胖跟「高瞻遠矚」的元首大人。
雖說德國戰敗的原因不只區區幾條，有些錯誤不犯未必就不導致這種結果，但是會如此必定就是你的失誤比人多。而空軍則因為元首跟戈胖的各種「高瞻遠矚」而導致屢失先機，讓許多健兒白白犧牲。例如，噴射戰鬥機Me262本來可以更早出現的，但由於希特勒自己的觀念偏差，導致它最終出來的為時已晚(雖然出來之後能影響戰局多少仍是疑問)。
個人是對作者引用史培爾戰後受審的一段話頗有興趣，他說：「盟國空軍如果致力於摧毀石油供應鏈，對於癱瘓德國繼續作戰的能力，會遠比打擊工業生產更為有效。」
本書有點老，歐美學界應該有更進一步的研究問世，但在華文圈，還是有可讀性的。
有意思的地方在於，每一個章節之後都會有作者自己的歸納與討論，感覺倒像是個檢討報告。
其實德國空軍的很多光芒都被陸軍給掩蓋了，少了他們的協助，「閃擊戰」就不可能完成；二戰以後，是空軍的時代，不管是在路上還是海上都是。(波灣戰爭後，就是電子戰的時代) 而德國空軍最大的敵人，毫無懸念的，就是自家的總司令戈胖跟「高瞻遠矚」的元首大人。
雖說德國戰敗的原因不只區區幾條，有些錯誤不犯未必就不導致這種結果，但是會如此必定就是你的失誤比人多。而空軍則因為元首跟戈胖的各種「高瞻遠矚」而導致屢失先機，讓許多健兒白白犧牲。例如，噴射戰鬥機Me262本來可以更早出現的，但由於希特勒自己的觀念偏差，導致它最終出來的為時已晚(雖然出來之後能影響戰局多少仍是疑問)。
個人是對作者引用史培爾戰後受審的一段話頗有興趣，他說：「盟國空軍如果致力於摧毀石油供應鏈，對於癱瘓德國繼續作戰的能力，會遠比打擊工業生產更為有效。」
本書有點老，歐美學界應該有更進一步的研究問世，但在華文圈，還是有可讀性的。
February 17, 2022
This is an interesting view of World War II and the air war in Europe from the German perspective. It is pretty extensively referenced with data many other authors do not access. The author ties together nicely how decisions by the German High Command impacted multiple theaters and ultimately the war outcome. The author clearly has his perspective and may draw conclusions different from others. But he is worth reading and adding to the knowledge we have of World War II in Europe.
July 11, 2018
An intensely detailed examination of the goings on of the Luftwaffe prior to and during WW2. Gets bogged down in technical details and repetitive recollections of dog fights, but if I was someone seriously interested in this stuff, it would be 5 stars. Some really interesting anecdotes, as well as a bringing to life of extremely stressful situations, both tactical and strategic.
July 30, 2021
German account of WW II Luftwaffe. Comprehensive, very interesting. From the excellent "Ballantine War Books" series.
January 26, 2025
Ww2n from the perspective of the German airforce. It was a very interesting way to read about the war. A tad dull at times but overall held my attention and was very informative.
February 9, 2013
“The Luftwaffe War Diaries” is a comprehensive study of the Luftwaffe during the WW2 period. It does not delve too deep into the creation of the it in the early 30s (except for certain subjects such as the dive bomber development); nor it focuses in its end. Instead, this book is focused on the different war theaters where the Luftwaffe took part (Polish campaign, invasion of Norway, Battle of Britain, Mediterranean, Eastern front, to name a few). Every theater acts like a chapter for this book, and the evolution of events are related for each one. Each chapter is closed up with a Summary and Conclusions where Bekker highlights his main points.
In addition, at the very end of the book there are several appendixes containing the different orders of battle, production charts, and pretty much all the data Bekker used to back up his conclusions.
When you read it you will have a concept of the Luftwaffe as a whole, because I thought Bekker covered very well the ins and outs of an air-force. Furthermore, Bekker also tries to empathize the data that was available to him and helped him to reach his conclusions. In that sense, this is not a book of telling a what-might-have-been story. Everything is related from an objective point of view, and Bekker sticks to the facts. One thing is for sure, he does not leave room for speculation here.
So, in my opinion this book is an absolute must-read for every WW2 enthusiast. Whether you are a lecturer or a hobbyist I'm pretty sure you will find interesting material in here.
In addition, at the very end of the book there are several appendixes containing the different orders of battle, production charts, and pretty much all the data Bekker used to back up his conclusions.
When you read it you will have a concept of the Luftwaffe as a whole, because I thought Bekker covered very well the ins and outs of an air-force. Furthermore, Bekker also tries to empathize the data that was available to him and helped him to reach his conclusions. In that sense, this is not a book of telling a what-might-have-been story. Everything is related from an objective point of view, and Bekker sticks to the facts. One thing is for sure, he does not leave room for speculation here.
So, in my opinion this book is an absolute must-read for every WW2 enthusiast. Whether you are a lecturer or a hobbyist I'm pretty sure you will find interesting material in here.
January 27, 2012
A meticulously detailed history of the German Luftwaffe, compiled mostly from first-hand accounts. A must-read for anyone with a serious interest in World War 2 in the air.
December 20, 2016
Quite good. It uses inside sources of the Luftwaffe, what it's both good (in-dept) and bad (biased). A bit outdated, too.
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