Hiestand, William E.

Eastern Front 1945: Triumph of the Soviet Air Force (Air Campaign)

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ISBN 13:
9781472857828
author:
Hiestand, William E.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Osprey Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
24.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Europe, Germany,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.87

Description

The Eastern Front 1945: Triumph of the Soviet Air Force The final months of World War II on the Eastern Front saw a decisive air campaign between the Soviet Air Force and the Luftwaffe. The Soviet Air Force, led by Commander-in-Chief Alexander Novikov, assembled a massive force of 7,500 aircraft in three powerful air armies to support the assault on Berlin. The Luftwaffe, meanwhile, employed advanced weapons such as the Me 262 jet and Mistel remotely-guided bomb aircraft. This book provides a detailed, illustrated account of the air campaign, using photos, 3D diagrams, maps, and battle scene artwork to explain the Soviet Air Force's use of powerful and flexible air armies to control and employ its huge force of aircraft. The book also explores how the Soviet Air Force's air power doctrine was shaped by its victory on the Eastern Front and how this influenced Soviet plans and preparations for combat during the Cold War. By examining the air campaign on the Eastern Front, this book offers a unique insight into the development of air power doctrine and its impact on the rivalry between NATO and the Soviet Union.

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