Corum, James S.

Legion Condor 1936-39: The Luftwaffe develops Blitzkrieg in the Spanish Civil War (Air Campaign)

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ISBN 13:: 9781472840073
author:: Corum, James S.
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Osprey Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 24.8 x 18.4 centimetres
Genre:: History,Military History, World War II,
Condition:: New
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The Spanish Civil War marked a pivotal moment in the development of the Luftwaffe's tactics, as the air force honed its skills in close air support of ground troops. The Luftwaffe's involvement in the conflict, which saw 20,000 officers and men deployed from 1936 to 1939, was significant, with the Condor Legion playing a lead role in many key campaigns. Aircraft that would later play a crucial role in World War II, including the Heinkel 11 bomber and the Me 109 fighter, saw their first action in Spain, fighting against modern Soviet fighters and bombers. The Luftwaffe's experience in Spain was crucial in the development of the Blitzkrieg, a military strategy that would be unleashed across Europe in the years that followed. The war allowed the Luftwaffe to train its officers, develop its tactics, and become the most practiced air force in the world at conducting close air support of ground troops. The bombing of Guernica, a symbol of Nazi involvement in the Spanish Civil War, is often cited, but the extent of the German commitment is often underestimated. This book provides an expert account of the Luftwaffe's air war during the Spanish Civil War, shedding light on the significance of the conflict in the development of the Luftwaffe's tactics and the Blitzkrieg strategy.

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