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Target Leipzig: The Rafs Disastrous Raid Of 19/20 February 1944
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Seventynine Heavy Bombers Failed To Return From The Catastrophic Raid On The Industrial City Of Leipzig On The Night Of 19/20 February 1944. Some 420 Aircrew Were Killed And A Further 131 Became Prisoners Of War. It Was At That Time By Far The Rafs Most Costly Raid Of World War Ii. The Town Was Attacked In An Attempt To Destroy The Messerschmitt Factory Which Was Building The Famous And Deadly Bf 109 Fighter. The Bomber Stream Flew Into What Appeared To Be A Trap. It Seemed That The Luftwaffe And Antiaircraft Guns Were Aware Of The Intended Target And Waiting To Pounce As Soon As The Bombers Crossed The Coast. They Were Subjected To Constant Attack By Night Fighters And Intense Flak Until Those Aircraft That Remained Clawed Their Way Home And Secured Relative Safety Over The North Sea.This Book Analyses What Went Wrong. Espionage Played A Part, Two Bombers Collided Shortly After Take Off, As Did Others As They Wove Their Way Through Enemy Searchlights And Maneuvered Violently To Escape Luftwaffe Night Fighters. At The Outset Poor Navigational And Meteorological Briefings Had Hindered The Bombers Attempts To Locate The Target And Confusion Reigned. The Author Explains The Concept Of This Third Raid On Leipzig And Describes The Two Previous Ones In October And December 1943, Both Of Which Had Been Deemed Successes. He Looks At The Third Raid From Every Angle, Including The Defending Forces And Describes The Daylight Raid That Followed On The 20Th By The Usaaf. The Book Includes Appendices Listing All Raf Aircraft And Crew On The Raid, Route Maps And Includes Many Photographs.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Target Leipzig: The RAF’s Disastrous Raid of 19/20 February 1944'? A: The book focuses on the RAF's raid on Leipzig during World War II, detailing the disastrous outcomes, including the loss of seventy-nine bombers and significant casualties among aircrew.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Target Leipzig' is Alan W. Cooper.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 222 pages.
- Q: When was 'Target Leipzig' published? A: The book was published on November 19, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: Does the book provide any appendices or additional resources? A: Yes, the book includes appendices that list all RAF aircraft and crew involved in the raid, along with route maps and photographs.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or edition? A: This book is the first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the analysis of the raid? A: The book explores themes such as espionage, navigational failures, and the impact of enemy defenses on the raid's outcome.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in aviation history? A: Yes, the book is categorized under aviation and provides in-depth analysis suitable for those interested in aviation history and military strategy.