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Bodenplatte: The Luftwaffe's Last Hope (Stackpole Military History Series),Used
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Definitive account of the last great Luftwaffe attack of World War II Gripping stories of Fw 190s and Bf 109s in combat Contains hundreds of eyewitness accounts and rare photosIn the early morning of January 1, 1945, as the Battle of the Bulge smoldered to an end, the German Luftwaffeassumed to be starved of fuel and fighting spiritlaunched a massive, surprise, lowlevel strike on Allied airfields throughout France, Belgium, and Holland, an operation codenamed Bodenplatte. More than 900 German aircraft took to the skies and attacked the vulnerable fields, destroying 200 Allied aircraft and damaging 150 more. In a pyrrhic victory, the Luftwaffe lost 271 fighters, with many more damaged, and 213 pilotsirreplaceable losses at this stage of the war.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Bodenplatte: The Luftwaffe's Last Hope' about? A: 'Bodenplatte: The Luftwaffe's Last Hope' provides a definitive account of the last major Luftwaffe attack during World War II, detailing the surprise low-level strike on Allied airfields in January 1945.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Manrho.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: This book includes gripping stories of Fw 190s and Bf 109s in combat, along with hundreds of eyewitness accounts and rare photographs.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is intact and readable.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Bodenplatte: The Luftwaffe's Last Hope' contains a total of 576 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 16, 2010.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This book is a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the main historical event discussed in this book? A: The book discusses the Bodenplatte operation, a massive Luftwaffe attack on Allied airfields as World War II was nearing its end.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in military history? A: Yes, this book is well-suited for readers interested in military history, particularly those focused on World War II and aerial combat.