German Jet Genesis
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the cutting edge of the most destructive conflict in human history, Germany's engineers waged a parallel war of innovation — one that would forever alter the course of aviation. German Jet Genesis by David Masters chronicles the extraordinary development of jet-powered aircraft by the Third Reich during World War II, tracing the technological ambitions, political pressures, and engineering breakthroughs that produced machines decades ahead of their time. From the revolutionary Messerschmitt Me 262 to the audacious experimental designs that never left the drawing board, Masters presents a meticulously researched account of the scientists, pilots, and visionaries who pushed the boundaries of what flight could be. Beyond the mechanics and blueprints, this work illuminates the profound strategic and historical consequences of Germany's jet programme — a technological revolution born in the crucible of total war and inherited by both the Allied powers in the Cold War era that followed. Masters writes with the authority of a seasoned aviation historian, balancing technical precision with a narrative drive that keeps the reader firmly in the cockpit of history. Published by the prestigious Jane's — the definitive name in military and aerospace publishing — this volume stands as an essential reference for anyone fascinated by the secret aeronautical race that shaped the modern world. Just how close did Germany come to turning the tide of the war from the skies?
Author: David Masters
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Jane's
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the cutting edge of the most destructive conflict in human history, Germany's engineers waged a parallel war of innovation — one that would forever alter the course of aviation. German Jet Genesis by David Masters chronicles the extraordinary development of jet-powered aircraft by the Third Reich during World War II, tracing the technological ambitions, political pressures, and engineering breakthroughs that produced machines decades ahead of their time. From the revolutionary Messerschmitt Me 262 to the audacious experimental designs that never left the drawing board, Masters presents a meticulously researched account of the scientists, pilots, and visionaries who pushed the boundaries of what flight could be. Beyond the mechanics and blueprints, this work illuminates the profound strategic and historical consequences of Germany's jet programme — a technological revolution born in the crucible of total war and inherited by both the Allied powers in the Cold War era that followed. Masters writes with the authority of a seasoned aviation historian, balancing technical precision with a narrative drive that keeps the reader firmly in the cockpit of history. Published by the prestigious Jane's — the definitive name in military and aerospace publishing — this volume stands as an essential reference for anyone fascinated by the secret aeronautical race that shaped the modern world. Just how close did Germany come to turning the tide of the war from the skies?