Spitfire I: Phoney War and Battle of France

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Typ okładki:miękka okładka

EAN: 9781472857675

Opis

An illustrated study of the legendary Spitfire and the evolving tactics behind its early defence of Britain’s shores.

The Spitfire endures as one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Nevertheless, its initial skirmishes and battles yielded as many challenges as successes, with German forces soon outpacing pre-war RAF tactics and exploiting the Spitfire’s modest endurance to their advantage. This new study offers an engaging account of the celebrated fighter’s early encounters with the Luftwaffe from 1939–40, chronicling the rapid strategic evolution of Spitfire units from the Phoney War through to the Battle of France and the Dunkirk evacuation.

Aviation expert Tony Holmes shines a new light on the fledgling exploits of this world-famous aircraft. Enhanced by newly commissioned maps, ribbon diagrams and full-colour artworks, as well as a host of archive photos, this fascinating exploration brings depth and insight to its journey through the Spitfire’s early years.

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Szczegóły

Liczba stron: 80

Wymiary: 18.4x24.6

Typ okładki:miękka okładka

Wydawca: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Autor:

Tony Holmes

Seria: Dogfight

Tytuł:Spitfire I: Phoney War and Battle of France

Kategorie:

Książki obcojęzyczne / angielskie / History and Archeology

EAN: 9781472857675