Jagdgeschwader 53: A History of the ‘Pik As’ Geschwader Vol.2, May 42 - Jan 44

by Jochen Prien

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**PLEASE READ** I WILL PROVIDE A SHIPPING QUOTE IF YOU PURCHASE MULTIPLE ITEMS. PLEASE AWAIT MY COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE FOR MULTIPLE ORDERS. IF YOU ONLY BUY ONE ITEM YOU CAN GO AHEAD AND PAY. REMEMBER - IT IS MORE ECONOMICAL TO BUY MULTIPLE PURCHASES AND GET EVERYTHING SENT TOGETHER -------------------------------------------------- Jagdgeschwader 53: A History of the ‘Pik As’ Geschwader Volume 2, May 1942 - January 1944 - Jochen Prien - Schiffer Military History Superb Book! As usual, Schiffer deliver an absolutely outstanding book, this time from prolific and respected author Jochen Prien. Relatively hard to find and can command high prices. This second volume, of a three volume set, covers from May 1942 to January 1944. As with the first volume, this book also appears for the first time in English, and contains over 100 additional photos not published in the original German language edition. The book contains over 450 photographs, revised text and maps, and aircraft line drawings, as well as updated aerial victory and loss listings. This second part of the narrative begins in May 1942 when after the termination of the German air offensive against the British island fortress Malta the "Pik As" Geschwader was split up with its three Gruppen scattered over three different theatres of operation. I./JG 53 was moved to the eastern front, where it was to take part in the German summer offensive in the southern sector aimed at Stalingrad and the Caucasus. Meanwhile III./JG 53 sa

• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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