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Informationen zum Autor Martin Bowman Klappentext Discover the history of a classic duel as the finest American and German pilots are pitted against each other in the war-torn skies over Europe, in two of the most advanced fighter planes of the age, the P-51 and the Fw 190. This exciting first book in a brand new, innovative series describes the design and development of these rivals and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each fighter through an examination of the key elements of airframe, engine, armament and flying characteristics. Also explored is the training the combatants received prior to tours of duty, providing an insight into the lives of the pilots as they tested both themselves and their planes in the deadly art of combat. Specially commissioned cockpit digital artwork allows the reader to relive the thrill and terror of a dogfight as these two evenly matched opponents battled for supremacy in the skies above Europe. Discover the design and development history of these two legendary warplanes. Relive the thrill and terror of a dogfight when these two rivals went head-to-head in combat. Zusammenfassung The P-51 personified the might of the Eighth Air Force's fighter strength in the latter years of World War II. Their opposition were the pilots of Fw 190 committed to the final, frontline defence of the Reich. The Fw 190 was the scourge of its enemies, superior to all Allied fighters until the introduction of the P-51. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chronology Strategic situation: A discussion of the situation facing Nazi Germany and the Allies in the final three years of the war Design & Development Technical Specifications Combatants Combat: A review of specific combat actions accompanied by biographical detail, first-hand accounts and photographs Analysis: Statistical data showing the numbers of P-51s and Fw 190s lost in battle Conclusion Bibliography and further reading list ...
