The Story of Hans Marseille, the Rogue Luftwaffe Ace Who Dominated the WWII Skies
Hardback
Publication Date: 12/11/2012
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 Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, the Third Reichs 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.
- ISBN:
- 9780760343937
- 9780760343937
- Category:
- General & world history
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 12-11-2012
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Motorbooks International
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions (mm):
- 147x223x30mm
- Weight:
- 0.44kg
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