German Bombers Over England, 1940-44This exciting on-going series covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in World War II and charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare and valuable photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. Bombers Over England includes German He111s, JU87Bs, Ju 88A-1s, Do17Zs, and Do217s, and He177A-3s and examines their role in campaigns in the Luftwaffe at War series. |
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