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Aircraft of the Aces Ser.: Jagdgeschwader 1 'Oesau' Aces 1939-45 by Robert Forsyth (2017, Trade Paperback)

Formed shortly after the outbreak of World War 2, and equipped with Messerschmitt Bf 109Es, Jagdgeschwader 1 was initially tasked to defend the regional North Sea and Baltic coastal areas and the Germany's main port cities and naval bases. The greatest task for JG 1 though came after 1942 in its defense of the Reich against the US Eighth Air Force's B-17s and B-24s, bearing the brunt of defense against increasingly regular, larger and deep penetrating USAAF daylight bomber raids with fighter escort. Levels of attrition subsequently grew, but so did experience among the leading aces, who were often the subject of propaganda films and literature. Many of Germany's most famous World War 2 aces flew with JG 1 including Herbert Ihlefeld (132 victories), Heinz Bär (220), and Walter Oesau (127), piloting Bf 109Es, Fw 190s and the Heinkel 162 jet fighter. Packed with photographs and profile artwork and revealing first-hand accounts, this is the compelling story of the Luftwaffe fighter pilots who battled to defend the skies of Germany.

Book Title
Jagdgeschwader 1 'oesau' Aces 1939-45
Author
Robert Forsyth
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Europe / Germany, Military / World War II, Modern / 20th Century, Military / Aviation
Publication Year
2017
Genre
History
Number of Pages
96 Pages

Series Volume Number
134
Lc Classification Number
D787
Reviews
"If you are into the Luftwaffe of World War Two, this is a great reference book that is also a great read. If you own one the previous releases in the Aircraft of the Aces series, you know what you are getting. If this is your initial entry into this series, you will be quite pleased." -- IPMS / USA, "If you are into the Luftwaffe of World War Two, this is a great reference book that is also a great read. If you own one the previous releases in the Aircraft of the Aces series, you know what you are getting. If this is your initial entry into this series, you will be quite pleased." - IPMS / USA
Table of Content
Chapter 1: Guarding the Ramparts 1939-1942 Chapter 2: Enemy at the Gates 1943 Chapter 3: The Bastion Holds 1944 Chapter 4: Invasion: The Fortress is Breached 1944 Chapter 5: Last-Ditch 1944-1945 Chapter 6: Volksjäger 1945 Appendices: List of top-scoring JG 1 aces Selected bibliography Index
Illustrated by
Laurier, Jim
Copyright Date
2017
Dewey Decimal
940.544943
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Aircraft of the Aces Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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