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Legion Condor 1936-39
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781472840073
- EAN
- 9781472840073
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1472840070
ISBN-13
9781472840073
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038391076
Product Key Features
Book Title
Legion Condor 1936-39 : the Luftwaffe Develops Blitzkrieg in the Spanish Civil War
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Aviation
Illustrator
Yes, Turner, Graham
Genre
History
Book Series
Air Campaign Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Legion Condor offers interesting insights into the German air arm's importance to the outcome of the Spanish Civil War and that conflict's contribution to accelerating the Luftwaffe's evolution." - Aviation History, "Legion Condor offers interesting insights into the German air arm's importance to the outcome of the Spanish Civil War and that conflict's contribution to accelerating the Luftwaffe's evolution." -- Aviation History
Series Volume Number
16
Dewey Decimal
946.08148
Table Of Content
Origins Chronology Attacker's Capabilities Defender's Capabilities The Campaign Assessment Bibliography Index
Synopsis
An expert account of Nazi Germany's air war during the Spanish Civil War, where air power turned the tide for Franco and taught the Luftwaffe how to wage Blitzkrieg., An expert account of Nazi Germany's air war during the Spanish Civil War, where air power turned the tide for Franco and taught the Luftwaffe how to wage Blitzkrieg. The bombing of Guernica has become a symbol of Nazi involvement in the Spanish Civil War, but the extent of the German commitment is often underestimated. The Luftwaffe sent 20,000 officers and men to Spain from 1936 to 1939, and the Condor Legion carried out many missions in support of the Spanish Nationalist forces and played a lead role in many key campaigns of the war. Aircraft that would play a significant role in the combat operations of World War II (the Heinkel 11 bomber, the Me 109 fighter, and others) saw their first action in Spain, fighting against the modern Soviet fighters and bombers that equipped the Republican Air Force. Condor Legion bombers attacked Republican logistics and transport behind the lines as well as bombing strategic targets, German bombers and fighters provided highly effective close air support for the front-line troops, and German fighters and antiaircraft units ensured Nationalist control of the air. The experience garnered in Spain was very important to the development of the Luftwaffe. The war allowed them to hone and develop their tactics, train their officers, and to become the most practiced air force in the world at conducting close support of ground troops. In effect, the Spanish Civil War proved to be the training ground for the Blitzkrieg which would be unleashed across Europe in the years that followed. In this rigorous new analysis, Legion Condor expert James Corum explores both the history and impact of the Luftwaffe's engagement during the Spanish Civil War and the role that engagement played in the development of the Luftwaffe strategy which would be used to such devastating effect in the years that followed., When the Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936, the Luftwaffe was a new air force, having been established in secret and only officially formed in 1935. But it was rapidly expanding, and already in a position to help its ideological allies, Franco's Nationalists. The Luftwaffe's expeditionary force - the Legion Condor - launched the world's first major airlift to bring Franco's troops to Spain. Over the next three years it sent its best pilots and newest aircraft - the Bf 109, He 111 and Ju 87 Stuka - to join the fight and develop the Luftwaffe's doctrine, tactics and combat experience. The Spanish Civil War proved to be a superb training ground for the Blitzkrieg that would soon be unleashed across Europe. In this rigorous new analysis, Luftwaffe expert Dr James Corum explores both the history of the Legion Condor's campaign during the Spanish Civil War and the role it played in the development of the Luftwaffe, which would be used to such devastating effect in the early years of World War II. Book jacket.
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