Schlachtflieger! : Germany and the Origins of Air/Ground Support, 1916-1918 Hardback
by Rick Duiven
Hardback
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This book presents, in words and pictures, the history of the Schutzstaffeln from their formation as escort aircraft, to their being renamed Schlachstaffeln and their role as infantry support aircraft.
Participating in all the major German offenses on the Western Front in 1918, and manned mainly by enlisted pilots and gunners, these units became the first true close air support squadrons.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:400 pages, over 200 b/w photos, color aircraft profiles, maps
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:06/11/2006
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- ISBN:9780764324413
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:400 pages, over 200 b/w photos, color aircraft profiles, maps
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:06/11/2006
- Category:
- ISBN:9780764324413