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Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission: The American Raids on 17 August 1943
Martin Middlebrook
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Description for Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission: The American Raids on 17 August 1943
Paperback. Num Pages: 364 pages, 16pp plates. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 498.
On 17 August 1943, the entire strength of the American heavy bomber forces in England set out to raid two major industrial complexes deep in southern Germany, the vast Messerschmitt aircraft factory and the vital KGF ballbearing plant. For American commanders it was the culmination of years of planning and hope, the day when their self-defending formations of the famous Flying Fortress could at last perform their true role and reach out by daylight to strike at targets in the deepest corners of industrial Germany. The day ended in disaster for the Americans. Thanks to the courage ... Read more
On 17 August 1943, the entire strength of the American heavy bomber forces in England set out to raid two major industrial complexes deep in southern Germany, the vast Messerschmitt aircraft factory and the vital KGF ballbearing plant. For American commanders it was the culmination of years of planning and hope, the day when their self-defending formations of the famous Flying Fortress could at last perform their true role and reach out by daylight to strike at targets in the deepest corners of industrial Germany. The day ended in disaster for the Americans. Thanks to the courage ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
364
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848847606
SKU
V9781848847606
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99-5
Reviews for Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission: The American Raids on 17 August 1943
The author has produced a well reasoned and comprehensively research analysis if this classic USAAF raid and the challenged involved in co-ordinating the RAF and USAAF bombing campaign in its early stages. The text is supported by illustrations and a black and white plate section. By combining research and interviews with US and German veterans, the author has introduced some ... Read more