P-47 Thunderbolt vs Bf 109G/K: Europe 1943-45: No. 11 (Duel)

Bowman, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846033152 ISBN 13: 9781846033155

Verlag: Osprey Publishing, 2008

Unusual book

Críticas:

"In all, an excellent addition to what has become a popular series. I know you will enjoy it as much as did I." --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (September 2008) ..".this collection of first-hand accounts from the fighters is a pick for any military library." --California Bookwatch (November 2008)

Reseña del editor:

The largest single engined fighter when the USA entered the war, the P-47 was a monster of a machine. In contrast the Bf 109G was a much smaller aircraft. With all-round better performance than the P-47 at low altitudes the Bf 109G was the staple Defence of the Reich fighter. This book examines the mighty clash between these two legends of the sky. It examines the numerous aspects of the pilots' training, the tactics they used once in combat and the leading edge technology employed by these second generation World War 2 aircraft as well as the continual development of both fighter types. Finally, the key elements of both fighters the airframe, engine, armament and flying characteristics are also explored through first hand accounts from the aces that went head-to-head in the war-torn skies of Europe.