Author: Jesús Salas LarrazábalPublisher:
ISBN: 9780711005211
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Air War Over Spain
Author: Rafael A. Permuy LópezPublisher: Crecy Publishing
ISBN: 9781906537104
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The air campaigns fought during the Spanish Civil War prompted technical and tactical developments for all parties - from the actual deployment of air power through to communications. This work examines the opposing air forces in the Spanish Civil War as well the intervention of the German, Italian and Soviet air forces in their respective guises.
Author: Jesús Salas LarrazabalFranco and the Condor Legion
Author: Michael AlpertPublisher:
ISBN: 9781788319836
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
"The Spanish Civil War was fought on land and at sea but also in an age of great interest in air warfare and the rapid development of warplanes. The war in Spain came a turning point in the development of military aircraft and was the arena in which new techniques of air war were rehearsed including high-speed dogfights, attacks on ships, bombing of civilian areas and tactical air-ground cooperation. At the heart of the air war were the Condor Legion, a unit composed of military personnel from Hitler's Germany who fought for Franco's Nationalists in Spain. In this book, Michael Alpert provides the first study in English of the Spanish Civil War in the air. He describes and analyses the intervention of German, Italian and Soviet aircraft in the Spanish conflict, as well as the supply of aircraft in general and the role of volunteer and mercenary airmen. His book provides new perspectives on the air war in Spain, the precedents set for World War II and the possible lessons learnt."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Stukas Over Spain
Author: Rafael PermuyPublisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764343681
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
In this concise study, the infamous Luftwaffe Stukas of World War II are shown in their earlier use during the Spanish Civil War as part of the Legion Condor. Using text and photographic material from both Spanish and German archives, the famous Junkers Ju 87 and the lesser known Henschel Hs 123 are shown in rare war-era photographs, as well as in color profiles. The operational and technical details of both dive-bomber aircraft types are also presented, as well as the histories of the units that flew them.
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Author: Jésus Salas LarrazábalAIRCRAFT SPANISH CIVIL WAR
Author: Gerald HowsonPublisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Since most of the 3,500 aircraft used in the Spanish Civil War were smuggled into the country, only recently have archives opened, lost records surfaced, and people found it safe to tell their stories. Over 280 types of aircraft used by the opposing forces are described, and their part in the war detailed. Most are illustrated with photographs. Aircraft built in most of the industrial countries took part, many of them prototypes, one-of-a-kind, and racing and record-setting planes. No bibliography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Command Of The Air
Author: General Giulio DouhetPublisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1782898522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
Fiat CR.32 Aces of the Spanish Civil War
Author: Alfredo LogolusoPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472801903
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The CR.32 Falco was a handsome and highly manoeuvrable biplane fighter. During General Franco's fight with the Republicans for the control of Spain from 1936 – 39, no fewer than 477 CR.32s were involved, with an astounding 709 confirmed aerial victories, and an additional 320 kills claimed, for just 62 losses. As these statistics reveal, the CR.32 was the unrivalled master of the skies over Spain. By the war's end, the five leading aces of the conflict were all Spanish CR.32 pilots. Their exploits, and those of the other leading CR.32 aces, are examined for the first time in English in this exciting volume.
Author: Christopher F. Shores