Fw 190A-8 Sturmjäger - Defence of the Reich 1943–45 (Paperback)

How the Jagdflieger challenged the might of the USAAF in their heavily armed, and armoured, Fw 190A-8 Sturmjäger. Developed from one of the finest fighters of World War II, the radial-engined Fw 190A-8 was conceived as a heavy assault aircraft and armed accordingly. Its mission was to provide a response to the increasing numbers of USAAF B-17 and B-24 bombers operating against targets in the western and central Reich. This book explores the fascinating feats of the men flying the Fw 190A-8 and its subvariants. These pilots were given exceptional training and many were volunteers, some of whom were willing to sign oaths that they would bring down a bomber at all costs – even if it meant ramming the enemy aircraft. Using first-hand accounts, archival photos, full-colour illustrations, maps and tactical diagrams, critically acclaimed Luftwaffe author Robert Forsyth puts the reader in the cockpit of a Sturmjäger attempting to defend the Fatherland from formations of heavily defended USAAF bombers protected by powerful Allied escort fighters.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Dogfight
Release date:	April 2024
Authors:	Robert Forsyth
Illustrators:	Gareth Hector (Illustrator) • Jim Laurier (Illustrator)
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-1-4728-5746-0
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-4728-5746-1
Barcode:	9781472857460

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