Alpert, Michael
Franco and the Condor Legion: The Spanish Civil War in the Air
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788311182
- author:
- Alpert, Michael
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.5 centimetres (0.58 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Spain & Portugal,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Spanish Civil War was fought in multiple theatres, but one of its most significant aspects was the rapid development and deployment of military aircraft. This conflict marked a turning point in air warfare, with new techniques such as high-speed dogfights, ship attacks, and bombing of civilian areas being rehearsed. At the heart of this air war were the Condor Legion, a unit composed of German military personnel who fought for Franco's Nationalists in Spain. Michael Alpert provides a comprehensive study of the Spanish Civil War in the air, examining the roles of German, Italian, and Soviet aircraft, as well as the supply of aircraft and the experiences of volunteer and mercenary airmen. This book offers new perspectives on the air war in Spain, its impact on the lead-up to World War II, and potential lessons that can be learned from this pivotal conflict.
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