Overview of the First Campaigns of the Luftwaffe!

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	• Jagdwaffe: Blitzkrieg & Sitzkrieg: Poland & France 1939-1940 -Volume One Section 3 (Luftwaffe Colours) Eric Mombeek Classic Publications, 2001 - 96 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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Overview of the First Campaigns of the Luftwaffe!

This volume, part of the Luftwaffe Colours series, chronicles the events in 1938 and '39 as Germany moved steadily towards war, which erupted in September 1939. This period was a time of change for the Luftwaffe as new models of the Bf 109 was introduced, old units were redesignated and relocated, new units created and so on. Following the conquest of Poland, the "Phony War" ensued. Air clashes between German and Allied units were infrequent as Germany shifted forces to the west for upcoming attacks on France and the Low Countries.

Mombeek does a good overall job of relating events during this period. Coverage of the conquest of Poland is however too brief. The book devotes only a single page to the entire campaign. While four accounts by aircrew involved in the attack help flesh out the narrative, more space should have been devoted to relating the month-long struggle.

As with other volumes in the series, the text is complemented by dozens of black and white photos and over 30 color profiles of period aircraft (Bf 109s, He 100s and Ar 68s) by Tom Tullis and others.

Overall, a good introduction to the subject.

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This Volume covers the Luftwaffe fighter force on the eve of World War Two. Here are the fighter units that took part and their aircraft as well as details of events in the West and the "Sitzkrieg". Included is coverage of the Kunstflugstaffel (Luftwaffe Aerobatic Team). Featured in detail are analysis of camouflage and markings accompanied by beautiful full color aircraft profiles, first-hand accounts from the pilots who were there as well as maps and appendices.

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