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Luftwaffe vs. Red Army: The Epic Air Battles of the Eastern Front

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The Eastern Front of World War II was one of the most brutal and bloody conflicts in human history. Millions of soldiers from both sides fought and died in a desperate struggle for control of the vast expanse of territory between Germany and the Soviet Union. Among the many battles that took place on the Eastern Front, some of the most intense and decisive were the air battles.

The Luftwaffe, the German air force, was one of the most powerful and effective air forces in the world at the start of the war. However, the Soviet Air Force was also a formidable opponent, and the two air forces fought a bitter and protracted battle for control of the skies over the Eastern Front.

La 5/7 vs Fw 190: Eastern Front 1942 45 (Duel 39)

La-5/7 vs Fw 190: Eastern Front 1942–45 (Duel Book 39)

by Peter E. Davies

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The book "LaVsFw 190 Eastern Front 1942-45 Duel 39" tells the story of these air battles from the perspective of the pilots who fought them. The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with surviving veterans, and it provides a detailed and accurate account of the air war on the Eastern Front.

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The book begins with a description of the early stages of the air war on the Eastern Front. The Luftwaffe enjoyed a significant advantage in the early months of the war, but the Soviet Air Force gradually began to recover and by 1943 was able to challenge the Luftwaffe on equal terms.

The book then goes on to describe the various types of aircraft that were used in the air battles on the Eastern Front. The Luftwaffe used a wide variety of aircraft, including the Bf 109, the Fw 190, and the Me 262. The Soviet Air Force used a variety of aircraft, including the I-16, the La-5, and the Yak-3.

The book also describes the tactics that were used by both sides in the air battles on the Eastern Front. The Luftwaffe often used the "blitzkrieg" tactic, in which they would launch a sudden and overwhelming attack on the enemy's airfields and other targets. The Soviet Air Force often used the "defensive" tactic, in which they would wait for the Luftwaffe to attack and then counterattack.

The book concludes with a description of the final stages of the air war on the Eastern Front. The Luftwaffe was gradually defeated by the Soviet Air Force, and by 1945 the Soviet Union had control of the skies over the Eastern Front.

"LaVsFw 190 Eastern Front 1942-45 Duel 39" is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of World War II. The book provides a detailed and accurate account of the air war on the Eastern Front, and it is based on extensive research, including interviews with surviving veterans.

* Chapter 1: The Early Stages of the Air War on the Eastern Front * Chapter 2: The Aircraft of the Eastern Front * Chapter 3: The Tactics of the Eastern Front * Chapter 4: The Final Stages of the Air War on the Eastern Front * Chapter 5:

About the Author

John A. Weal is a British aviation historian and author. He has written over 50 books on aviation history, including several books on the air war on the Eastern Front.