FW 190 Sturmj臠er: Defence of the Reich 1943-45 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781472857460)

An illustrated account of how the USAAF's might was challenged by the Jagdflieger and their heavily armed, and armoured, Fw 190A-8 Sturmj臠er.

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, acclaimed Luftwaffe expert Robert Forsyth puts readers in the cockpit of a Sturmj臠er defending the Fatherland from USAAF bombers protected by powerful Allied escort fighters.

Author: Robert Forsyth
ISBN-10: 1472857461
ISBN-13: 9781472857460
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2024
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.76h x 7.29w x 0.21d