Spitfire I - Phoney War and Battle of France

An illustrated study of the legendary Spitfire and the evolving tactics behind its early defence of Britain''s shores. The Spitfire endures as one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Nevertheless, its initial skirmishes and battles yielded as many challenges as successes, with German forces soon outpacing pre-war RAF tactics and exploiting the Spitfire''s modest endurance to their advantage. This new study offers an engaging account of the celebrated fighter''s early encounters with the Luftwaffe, chronicling the rapid strategic evolution of Spitfire units from the Phoney War through to the Battle of France and the Dunkirk evacuation. Aviation expert Tony Holmes shines a new light on the fledgling exploits of this world-famous aircraft. Enhanced by newly commissioned maps, ribbon diagrams and full-colour artworks, as well as a host of archive photos, this fascinating exploration brings depth and insight to its journey through the Spitfire''s early years.>

Product details

• Authors: Tony Holmes, Holmes Tony
• Assisted by: Gareth Hector (Illustration), Hector Gareth (Illustration), Jim Laurier (Illustration), Laurier Jim (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 24.09.2024, delayed
• EAN: 9781472857675
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-5767-5
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Dogfight
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; England, France, HISTORY / Europe / Western, Air forces & warfare, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Air forces and warfare, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Aircraft and aviation, Aviation skills / piloting, Aviation skills and piloting, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater