Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe 1943-45

Published on
September 21, 2020
Review Author(s)
Book Author(s)
Neil Page
ISBN
978-1-61200-879-0
Other Publication Information
128 pages, softcover, photos, profiles; available as an e-book
MSRP
$24.95
Company: Casemate UK - Website: Visit Site
Provided by: Casemate UK - Website: Visit Site
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This is the second of a 2-volume set covering, as the title suggests, the day-fighter aces of the Luftwaffe. Picking up where the first volume ends, this book covers the time period from the peak of Germany’s victories through to its defeat in 1945. Casemate’s typical high production values are present, including stiff glossy outer covers and glossy pages on heavy stock within.

The book is organized by campaigns and theaters of war, going chronologically through each area. There is a good mixture of individual aces’ stories interspersed among the historical narrative. Almost every page has good-sized, clear photos. There are plenty of color profiles of the aces’ aircraft as well. In addition to the general text, there are few “In profile” pages that discuss an ace (or specific squadron) in detail. A brief glossary of terms and an index of all the aces mentioned concludes the 128 pages of the book.

Easy to read, clear photos and nicely done profiles make this a good book to have on hand (if the subject is of interest). Many lesser known (or unknown) aces are mentioned, and that is information you might now be able to find elsewhere.

Thanks to Casemate for the review copy, and to IPMS for allowing me to review it!

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