Hart, Peter
Bloody April: Slaughter in the Skies Over Arras, 1917
- ISBN 13:
- 9780304367191
- author:
- Hart, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 134mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Air forces & warfare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The story of the decimation of the Royal Flying Corps over Arras in 1917 is a harrowing one. As the Allies prepared for the Battle of Arras, they faced a daunting challenge: the Royal Flying Club's planes were no match for the new German Albatros scouts. The RFC's pilots, many of whom were fresh from flying school, were sitting targets for the experienced German aces. Over the course of 'Bloody April', the RFC suffered catastrophic losses, with casualties mounting to over a third. Despite the high risk, the pilots continued to fly, driven by the knowledge that their photographs could save tens of thousands of soldiers on the ground. In this book, Peter Hart tells the story of the air war over Arras, drawing on the voices of the men who were actually there. Hart sheds light on the bravery and sacrifice of the RFC pilots, and the desperate measures they took to stay in the fight. The result is a gripping and poignant account of one of the most pivotal moments in British military history. Through Hart's meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the events of 'Bloody April' come alive, revealing the human cost of war and the enduring legacy of the Royal Flying Corps.
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