First published to acclaim in 1985, this book is set to be a timely
release, in line with the 70th Anniversary of the outset of the Raids,
near approaching in November 2013. Berlin itself was 'the Big City'.
It was deep in the heart of Germany and heavily defended with flak and
night fighters, not only because it was the administrative capital but
also because it was vital for the German war production machine. Heavy
losses could be expected on any raid to Berlin. So when the curtain
was swept back on the briefing map to reveal the red ribbon stretching
towards Berlin there was added tension for the bomber crews. Between
November 1943 and March 1944, Berlin was the target no less than
sixteen times. 9,112 sorties were flown and 495 aircraft were lost.As
in his previous books, Alan Cooper has painstakingly researched all
the details of the raids, telling the stories of individual crews who
flew on them, of those who returned safely and those who were shot
down, becoming POWs or evading capture, either returning to the UK or
remaining at large in occupied Europe. He tells of the heroism of the
pilots and crews grappling with heavily -loaded bombers against night
fighters, often nursing stricken aircraft back to base, with many
failing to return.Acclaim for Bombers Over Berlin:What makes this book
so remarkable and interesting is its anthology of short but graphic
accounts of the trials and tribulations of the dozens of bomber crews
involved...Bombers Over Berlin is unique in its compilations of such a
large number of personal anecdotes covering the hazards of sustained
fighter and flak attacks...a thoroughly well researched chronicle Ken
Batchelor, former Chairman of the Bomber Command Association.
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ISBN
9781783036516
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Pen & Sword Aviation (ORIM)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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