German Air Forces 1914–18

German Air Forces 1914–18 cover

German Air Forces 1914–18

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The Imperial German Army Air Service of World War I grew from just 500 men in 1914 to 80,000 in 1918, inventing in the process a wholly new form of warfare. The exploits of the first fighter 'aces' have been widely celebrated, and have tended to overshadow the other, equally important branches of the fighting air forces – the reconnaissance and ground attack units, the airships and strategic bombers. This concise but fact- packed guide to both the Army and Naval Air Services – their command, organization, strength, training, support services and operations – offers a morebalanced picture, while giving the heroes of the Jagdstaffeln their full due. Uniforms and flying clothing are described in detail, and illustrated with rare photographs and meticulous colour plates.

Table of Contents

Origins of the Army Air Service · Chronology 1914–18 · Field Units · Strategic Bombing · Observation Balloons · Anti-Aircraft Defence · Command, Training and Support · The Naval Air Service · Conclusion · Select Bibliography · the Plates

Product details

Published 05 Nov 2005
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841769240
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 49 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Elite
Short code ELI 135
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Ian Sumner

Ian Sumner was born in 1953 in Eccles, near Manche…

Illustrator

Graham Sumner

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