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The Star of Africa: The Story of Hans Marseille, the Rogue Luftwaffe Ace Who Dominated the WWII Skies Hardcover - 2012

by Colin Heaton; Anne-Marie Lewis


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"Heaton expertly portrays Marseille as one of history's great fighter pilots, as well as a man who lived life to the full and who fought with honor." -- Dennis Showalter

The Star of Africais a biography of the dramatic life and meteoric career of German Luftwaffe Captain Hans-Joachim Marseille, the "Star of Africa." Marseille, a legendary figure in the annals of military history, had 158 kills to his name and was one of the rare recipients of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, the Third Reich's highest honor awarded for valor in combat. Unlike other German fighter aces, Marseille is also a famous figure in the public imagination in the United States and other English-speaking countries, where his rebellious nature, iconoclastic behavior, and early death have nourished his reputation just as greatly as his exceptional skill and chivalrous conduct as an adversary.

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  • Title The Star of Africa: The Story of Hans Marseille, the Rogue Luftwaffe Ace Who Dominated the WWII Skies
  • Author Colin Heaton; Anne-Marie Lewis
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Zenith Press, US
  • Date 2012-11
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780760343937 / 0760343934
  • Weight 0.98 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.75 x 6 x 0.88 in (22.23 x 15.24 x 2.24 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Germany, Fighter pilots - Germany
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012030523
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Professor Colin D. Heaton served in the U.S. Army and later the U.S. Marines. He was a guest historian on the History Channel program Dogfights: "Secret Weapons," and he has authored several books of military history, including German Anti-Partisan Warfare in Europe 1939--1945 and Night Fighters: The Luftwaffe and RAF Air Combat over Europe, 1939--1945, which he coauthored with Anne-Marie Lewis. He has taught history and military history at American Military University.

Anne-Marie Lewis received her BA with honors and MA from American Military University in international relations and is also a professional photographer. She lives in Southport, North Carolina.

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