Sharp, Dan
Spitfires Over Berlin: Desperation and Devastation During WW2's Final Months: 2019
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911658047
- author:
- Sharp, Dan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Mortons Media Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 210
- Dimensions:
- 28.8 x 22.2 centimetres (0.94 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Spitfires Over Berlin tells the story of the desperate battles that took place over the Western Front from January 1 to May 8, 1945. As British and American forces closed in from the west, the Luftwaffe launched a last-ditch effort to defend Germany, engaging in intense aerial combat with Allied pilots. The book features true stories of bravery and skill on both sides of the conflict, including dogfights between German and Allied aircraft, as well as the experiences of French aces who flew for the Soviets. It also explores the human side of war, including the fate of downed pilots and civilians caught in the crossfire. This book offers a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal periods of World War II, shedding light on the dramatic tale of the war's closing chapter through the eyes of those who lived it.