Jagdgeschwader 54 'Grünherz'

Jagdgeschwader 54 'Grünherz'
Author: John Weal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2012-10-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782005331

Featuring photography and illustrations throughout, a combat history of one of the most successful of the high-scoring Luftwaffe Jagdgeschwader during World War 2. JG 54 'Grünherz' (Green Hearts) was formed from three disparate fighter 'Gruppen' immediately prior to the Battle of Britain. Having enjoyed immediate success over the Channel and South-east England during the summer of 1940, the unit was transferred to the Eastern Front in the spring of 1941 in preparation for Operation Barbarossa - the German invasion of the Soviet Union. JG 54 would remain a Jagdwaffe stalwart in the east, flying firstly Bf 109Fs and then the Fw 190. By war's end, the Geschwader's pilots had claimed over 9500 kills, and produced over 100 aces. Men like Hans Philipp, Walter Nowotny and Otto Kittel are profiled in this volume, which reveals the struggle in the face of overwhelming odds that was the lot of the Jagdflieger on the Eastern Front.

JG 54, Jagdgeschwader 54 Grünherz

JG 54, Jagdgeschwader 54 Grünherz
Author: Jerry Scutts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1992
Genre: World War, 1939-1945
ISBN:

Beskriver den tyske jagerenhed, JG 54 (Jagdgeschwader 54 Grünherz), og beretter om dens indsats under Den anden Verdenskrig.

Jg 54

Jg 54
Author: Werner Held
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN:

In five turbulent years the members of this highly successful Luftwaffe fighter unit developed into such a close-knit team that even now - almost fifty years later - that bond still exists. This unique photo history was compiled with assistance from the air and ground crews of JG 54.\nThe 400+ photographs document the story of the Grunherz-Geschwader from its formation in the spring of 1939 to the final battles in the courland pocket in the spring of 1945. Within the timespan lay the arduous years of operations in Poland, France, the Channel Front, the Balkans, Russia, Finland and the defense of the Reich. \nWerner Held is the author of many books on the Luftwaffe of World War II including The German Fighter Units over Russia, and the Luftwaffe in the North African Campaign (both available from Schiffer Publishing). Hannes Trautloft is a former Geschwaderkommodore of JG 54. Ekkerhard Bob is a former Staffelkapitan in JG 54.

Jagdgeschwader 7 ‘Nowotny’

Jagdgeschwader 7 ‘Nowotny’
Author: Robert Forsyth
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1846037948

An illustrated account of the infamous Me 262 and its pilots in the dark days of 1945, containing previously unseen photographs. ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK When the revolutionary Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter first appeared in the skies over northwest Europe in mid-1944, it represented one of the greatest challenges to Allied air superiority. The first group to solely fly jet fighters, Jagdgeschwader 7 was tasked with wrestling back command of the skies. Put almost immediately into action, despite fuel shortages, poor training and problems with the jet engine, victories quickly followed against both US and British aircraft. By the end of the war, the Jagdgeschwader had claimed nearly 200 enemy aircraft destroyed in daylight bomber raids during 1945. This book follows the history of the JG 7 unit, examining how their courage, determination and the most advanced aircraft in the world were simply not enough to ensure victory. In the final section of the book Robert Forsyth details how JG 7 were eventually defeated by gradual losses, restricted operating conditions, lack of fuel and overwhelming Allied fighter strength.

Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation Volume IIB

Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation Volume IIB
Author: Nigel Askey
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1312413263

Volume IIB is the second volume relating to (and completing) the Wehrmacht, and the German mobilisation and war-economy, from June to December 1941. It includes the most detailed Orders of Battle ever published on the German Heer, Luftwaffe, Waffen SS and Kriegsmarine, in all areas of the Reich, between 22nd June and 4th July 1941. Even small and obscure units are included, such as: flak companies, artillery HQs, observation battalions, bridging columns, Landesschutzen battalions, MP battalions, railroad companies, and Luftwaffe Kurierstaffeln, Verbindungsstaffeln and Sanitatsflugbereitschaften. The Luftwaffe OOBs also include details on aircraft types and strengths in each air unit.

Knight's Cross with Diamonds Recipients

Knight's Cross with Diamonds Recipients
Author: Gordon Williamson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2012-06-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782000224

On 28 September 1941, Hitler instituted a new, supreme class of the Knight's Cross decoration for gallantry and leadership: the Oak-Leaves with Swords and Diamonds. This award would be presented to only 28 soldiers, sailors and airmen, out of the approximately 15 million who served in the German armed forces. This title describes and illustrates all 28 of those men from fighter aces and U-boat commanders, to the youngest generals in the Wehrmacht, and field marshals in command of army groups – and including one officer for whom Hitler had to invent a literally unique award that set him apart even among the 'Diamond-bearers'.

Jagdgeschwader 27 ‘Afrika’

Jagdgeschwader 27 ‘Afrika’
Author: John Weal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2012-10-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782005781

Synonymous with the Afrika Korps and the campaign in North Africa, JG 27 provided Rommel's army with fighter protection for virtually the whole 'roller coaster ride that was the war in the Western Desert from 1941-43. Formed in Germany on 1 October 1939 (with Adolf Galland as CO of I.Gruppe), JG 27 saw considerable action both during the Battles of France and Britain, downing 146 aircraft in the latter campaign alone. Sent to North Africa in April 1941, the geschwader had an immediate impact on the campaign, which had up until then been dominated by the Allies. The third volume in the Aviation Elite series on a German fighter geschwader, this book is ideal for Luftwaffe enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.