Duel of Eagles

Group Captain Peter Townsend-himself a Battle of Britain pilot- provides an eyewitness account of two of history's most exciting air battles: the Battle of Midway and the Battle of Britain. He traces the background of the events leading up to the conflicts, from the defeat of the Kaiser's Air Force to the long days of 1940 when Spitfires and Messerschmitts fought their battles to the death over England. For Britain, the new Air Force- created the face of iron opposition from from politicians and the Admiralty-trimphed in September 1940 to vindicate men like Dowding, Commander-in-Chief, Fighter Command whose faith in his men and their aircraft was unshakable. For Germany, the battle came as the pinnacle of years of secret preparation-Air Marshal Goering's mighty Luftwaffe had begun as a clandestine air section under the Reichministerium, but the Battle of Britain revealed its full power and showed how Germany had burst the shackles imposed by the Versailles Treaty. Dogfights in the sky, ruthless political maneuvers, legendary heroes of the air like Richthofen (the "Red Baron") and Douglas Bader- Duel of Eagles combines all of these colorful, dramatic, and evocative accounts of the furious air conflicts that saved Britain from German invasion. -from the front flap.
ASIN: 0760754152
VSKU: BVV.0760754152.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Peter Townsend
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.