Strategy for Defeat; The Luftwaffe 1933-1945 by Williamson Murray - 2003

Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Royston, UK: Eagle Editions, 2003. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 256pp; illustrated throughout, mainly in black and white. Laminated printed light card covers, flaps. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Price unclipped. 4to. Authoritative and comprehensive analysis of the defeat of the Luftwaffe in World War Two. Examines key decisions made during the war in the light of attitudes prevailing before the outbreak of hostilities and identifies the failure of senior Luftwaffe commanders to define adequately their long term strategy and poor planning as two of the main reasons for defeat.

Royston: Eagle Editions, 2003. Soft cover. Near Fine. A very clean copy. "Dr. Murray's book provides a detailed analytical study of the development of the Luftwaffe. The author takes an in-depth look at the "easy war" (1939-40) and the turn toward Russia in Operation Barbarossa. Dr. Murray investigates the war of attrition from 1942 through early 1944 and the reasons for the final demise of the Luftwaffe from April through September 1944"--Publisher's description.

United Kingdom: Eagle Editions. 256 pages. Large size 28 cm x 19 cm previously owned, clean paperback. The Luftwaffe - Strategy for Defeat - 1933-1945 . Good. Soft cover. 2003.

(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) From its foundation in 1933 to the defeat in 1945. Considered one of the best studies on the history and development of the Luftwaffe, 1933-1945, Dr. Williamson-Murray gives the clearest explanation of the Luftwaffe's defeat. Packed with statistics and analysis of campaigns and tactics this volume looks at the early victories, the Battle of Britain, the air war in Russia, the struggles over North Africa and the Mediterranean, and the air defence of the Reich. (Published: 2003) (Publisher: Eagle Editions) (ISBN: 186160615X) (Pagination: A4 format, 256pp, numerous colour & b/w photos & illustrations ) (Condition: Good in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

Eagle Editions. Near Fine. Paperback. 2003. A penetrating and powerfully presented explanation of the success es and failures of the German air force in World War II. "Authori tative and thorough . . . an interesting and thought provoking bo ok of real value to historians and military thinkers."--RUSI Jour nal. .

Hertfordshire, UK : Eagle Editions, 2003. Reprint. Softcover. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 256 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm. Subjects; Germany, Luftwaffe, History; World War, 1939-1945. Germany, Luftwaffe; History. World War, 1939-1945; Aerial operations, German. Military operations, Aerial; German.