Jagdgeschwader 27 'Afrika' (Aviation Elite Units)

Weal, John/ Postlethwaite, Mark (ILT)

Osprey Publishing（2003/05発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 128 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781841765389
• DDC分類 940.544943

Full Description

Synonymous with the Afrika Korps and the campaign in North Africa, JG 27 provided Rommel's army with fighter protection for virtually the whole 'roller coaster ride that was the war in the Western Desert from 1941-43.

Formed in Germany on 1 October 1939 (with Adolf Galland as CO of I.Gruppe), JG 27 saw considerable action both during the Battles of France and Britain, downing 146 aircraft in the latter campaign alone. Sent to North Africa in April 1941, the geschwader had an immediate impact on the campaign, which had up until then been dominated by the Allies.

The third volume in the Aviation Elite series on a German fighter geschwader, this book is ideal for Luftwaffe enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.

Contents

CHAPTER ONE
ORIGINS AND SITZKRIEG

CHAPTER TWO
BATTLES OF FRANCE AND BRITAIN

CHAPTER THREE
MARITA AND BARBAROSSA

CHAPTER FOUR
AFRICA - THE 'FINEST HOUR'

CHAPTER FIVE
THE MEDITERRANEAN, AEGEAN AND BALKANS

CHAPTER SIX
THE FINAL BATTLES

APPENDICES
COLOUR PLATES COMMENTARY
INDEX