Operation Bodenplatte
The Luftwaffe's Last Offensive in the West in WW2
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The narrative recounts Operation Bodenplatte, a pivotal German air assault during the waning days of World War II. Launched on January 1, 1945, it aimed to surprise the Allies by targeting their airfields in Belgium and the Netherlands. General Adolf Galland orchestrated the attack with over 800 Luftwaffe fighters, achieving initial success by destroying many Allied aircraft. However, the operation faced significant setbacks due to absent Allied squadrons and effective anti-aircraft defenses. The resulting heavy losses for the Luftwaffe marked a turning point in the conflict, illustrated through a detailed narrative and striking photographs.
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Operation Bodenplatte, John Grehan, Martin Mace
- Jazyk
- Rok vydania
- 2024
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- Titul
- Operation Bodenplatte
- Podtitul
- The Luftwaffe's Last Offensive in the West in WW2
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- John Grehan, Martin Mace
- Vydavateľ
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Rok vydania
- 2024
- Väzba
- pevná
- Počet strán
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781036126933
- Kategórie
- Vojenstvo
- Anotácia
- The narrative recounts Operation Bodenplatte, a pivotal German air assault during the waning days of World War II. Launched on January 1, 1945, it aimed to surprise the Allies by targeting their airfields in Belgium and the Netherlands. General Adolf Galland orchestrated the attack with over 800 Luftwaffe fighters, achieving initial success by destroying many Allied aircraft. However, the operation faced significant setbacks due to absent Allied squadrons and effective anti-aircraft defenses. The resulting heavy losses for the Luftwaffe marked a turning point in the conflict, illustrated through a detailed narrative and striking photographs.