The two authors, who are well-known and highly respected as experts in their field, have spent twenty years compiling the most comprehensive and detailed history and listing of all the Luftwaffe's bomber units. This is the second volume that covers some of the fifty bomber Geschwader, together with their component Staff flights and Gruppen. The books cover pre-war formation, designation and reorganisation and continue through to the end of the war, with locations, bases and transfers together with an exhaustive break down of theatres of operations, key battles and missions flown and aircraft types that were flown by each unit. In addition there are comprehensive listings of unit commanders and when - and often where - they were in command.This is the second and final volume of a highly detailed and extraordinarily well researched piece of work, which has never been attempted in such a way before. It is unique in its coverage and will become a standard reference for enthusiasts, aviation historians and authors.The book is profusely illustrated with a large number of unseen photographs depicting bomber aircraft in their unit markings with close-ups of the unit emblems and badges, of which many will be in colour. In addition the book contains unique photographs of many of the unit commanders.

This is the first of two volumes providing highly detailed material on the organization of Luftwaffe bomber units in World War II. The books cover some 50 bomber Geschwader together with their component Staff flights and Gruppen, as well as formations, designations, and reorganizations through to the end of the war, with locations, bases, and transfers. Includes a comprehensive breakdown of theatres of operations, key battles, and aircraft types that were flown by each unit.

This is a highly detailed and extraordinarily well researched piece of work, which has never been attempted in such a way before. It is effectively unique and will undoubtedly become a standard reference for enthusiasts, aviation historians and authors.

This two-volume series will provide aviation historians with an exhaustive reference work on all the Luftwaffe's dive-bomber and ground-attack units, including information on operations. All 16 Stuka Geschwader, 17 ground-attack, and 20 night-harassment units are covered along with their component staff flights and Gruppen and specialist anti-tank units. The two-volume series (divided into the early and late phases of the war) cover pre-war formation, designation, and reorganization until the demise of the Luftwaffe, with lists of key operations, locations, bases and transfers, together with an exhaustive breakdown of theatres of operations, key battles and missions flown, and aircraft types that were flown by each unit. In addition, there are comprehensive listings of unit commanders including dates and locations of the commands. Illustrations show aircraft types, unit markings, close ups of unit emblems, badges, and commanders, many in color. These books are the product of many years of research by the authors, both of whom are highly respected experts in this field, and present highly detailed information in this form for the first time.

Dr. Murray's book provides a detailed analytical study of the development of the Luftwaffe. The author takes an in-depth look at the "easy war" (1939-40) and the turn toward Russia in Operation Barbarossa. Dr. Murray investigates the war of attrition from 1942 through early 1944 and the reasons for the final demise of the Luftwaffe from April through September 1944

Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 200 maps, plans, and photos. This book is a comprehensive analysis of an air force, the Luftwaffe, in World War II. It follows the Germans from their prewar preparations to their final defeat. There are many disturbing parallels with our current situation. I urge every student of military science to read it carefully. The lessons of the nature of warfare and the application of airpower can provide the guidance to develop our fighting forces and employment concepts to meet the significant challenges we are certain to face in the future.

This book, first published in 1985, is an in-depth analysis of the Luftwaffe in the Second World War, using previously untapped German archives and newly-released ‘Ultra’ intelligence records. It looks at the Luftwaffe within the context of the overall political decision-making process within the Third Reich. It is especially valuable for its careful study of industrial production and pilot losses in the conduct of operations.