Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Early Years-Poland, the Fall of France and the Battle of Britain

by Chris Goss

Overview

The most iconic German aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffes principal fighter from 1939 until 1942 when the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190 came into greater prominence. The Bf 109 served in every theater of the war, particularly in the invasion of France and the Low Countries, the Battle of Britain and the invasion of the Soviet Union, the Mediterranean and with Rommel in North Africa. In the later years of the war, the Bf 109 fought with success in the defense of Germany against the Allied bombers. The Bf 109 was the most produced fighter aircraft in history and more aerial kills were made with this fighter than any other aircraft. In this selection of unrivaled images collected over many years, and now part of Frontline's new War in the Air series, the operations of this famous aircraft in the early part of the Second World War are portrayed and brought to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848324817
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	01/31/2020
Series:	Air War Archive
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	961,964
File size:	26 MB
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About the Author

Having retired from the RAF with the rank of Wing Commander, CHRIS GOSS is a regular and highly respected contributor to major aviation publications in the UK, France and Germany.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vi

Introduction vii

Glossary and Abbreviations x

The Pre-War Period 1

The 'Sitzkrieg' or Phoney War 12

The Battle for France 47

The Battle of Britain 61

After the Battle 158