Desert Air Force At War
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the scorching skies above the Sahara and the cratered landscapes of North Africa, a pivotal air campaign unfolded that would shape the outcome of the Second World War — Desert Air Force at War chronicles the extraordinary story of the RAF's Desert Air Force, the Allied air arm that battled the Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica across some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth. Authors Chaz Bowyer and Christopher Shores reconstruct the full arc of the campaign, from the desperate early days of 1940 through to the triumphant advance into Tunisia, drawing on operational records, personal accounts, and a rich photographic archive to bring the conflict vividly to life. The book presents detailed accounts of the aircraft, the aces, and the ground crews who kept machines flying under brutal conditions, illustrating the sheer tactical ingenuity and resilience that defined the Desert Air Force's contribution to Allied victory. A landmark work in the canon of aviation history, this volume argues convincingly that air superiority over the Western Desert was as decisive as any tank battle at El Alamein or infantry charge at Tobruk. Shores, one of the foremost authorities on aerial warfare, and Bowyer, a prolific chronicler of RAF history, combine their expertise to produce a narrative that is both rigorously researched and compellingly readable. Published by the respected Ian Allan Ltd, this is essential reading for any student of the Second World War — leaving one to wonder how differently the desert war might have ended had the skies above it belonged to the Axis.
Author: Chaz Bowyer & Christopher Shores
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Ian Allan Ltd
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the scorching skies above the Sahara and the cratered landscapes of North Africa, a pivotal air campaign unfolded that would shape the outcome of the Second World War — Desert Air Force at War chronicles the extraordinary story of the RAF's Desert Air Force, the Allied air arm that battled the Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica across some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth. Authors Chaz Bowyer and Christopher Shores reconstruct the full arc of the campaign, from the desperate early days of 1940 through to the triumphant advance into Tunisia, drawing on operational records, personal accounts, and a rich photographic archive to bring the conflict vividly to life. The book presents detailed accounts of the aircraft, the aces, and the ground crews who kept machines flying under brutal conditions, illustrating the sheer tactical ingenuity and resilience that defined the Desert Air Force's contribution to Allied victory. A landmark work in the canon of aviation history, this volume argues convincingly that air superiority over the Western Desert was as decisive as any tank battle at El Alamein or infantry charge at Tobruk. Shores, one of the foremost authorities on aerial warfare, and Bowyer, a prolific chronicler of RAF history, combine their expertise to produce a narrative that is both rigorously researched and compellingly readable. Published by the respected Ian Allan Ltd, this is essential reading for any student of the Second World War — leaving one to wonder how differently the desert war might have ended had the skies above it belonged to the Axis.