The Axis air forces
Subtitle: flying in support of the German Luftwaffe
By: Frank Joseph
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9780313395901; 9780313395918
Subjects: Aerial operations; Air forces; Germany; Germany. Luftwaffe; World War, 1939-1945; History
Description: This account reveals the forgotten history of the airmen and others from 23 countries, such as Italy, Iraq, Thailand, China, and Slovakia, who supported the German air force during WWII. The book looks at the motivations and agendas of airmen and volunteers as well as their commonalities, such as a desire to vanquish the Soviet Union, and describes combat missions and military campaigns. Material is in sections on the personnel and aircraft of the Axis air forces of Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The book includes b&w historical photos and a list of books and web sites. Joseph teaches world archaeology with Japan's Savant Institute. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.