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Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Aces of the Western Front
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Aces of the Western Front
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Weal
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| Series | Aircraft of the Aces |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:100 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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| Category/Genre | History of specific subjects
Second world war |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781855325951
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| Classifications | Dewey:940.5440922 |
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| Illustrations |
100 b/w; 40 col
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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| Publication Date |
15 May 1996 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Fw 190 was the scourge of Fighter Command from the moment it appeared on the Western Front at Abbeville in August 1941 with II./JG 26. A nimble, speedy and well-armed adversary, the 'Butcher Bird' quickly proved superior to all Allied fighters of the time, particularly at medium to low altitude. Led by Experten of the calibre of 'Pips' Priller, Heinz Bar and Walter Oesau, the handful of Fw 190-equipped Jagdgeschwader flew against overwhelming odds, firstly on the Channel coast, and then in direct defence of the Reich when the Jagdflieger took on the might of the USAAF's Eighth and Ninth Air Forces. This is their story.
Author Biography
Arguably the finest profile artist in the business, John Weal's love of German aircraft makes his work a treat for students of the subject. He has written several Aces volumes, and two books on the JU 87 in the companion series Combat Aircraft.
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