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Luftwaffe Intruder Operations Over the United Kingdom
Fernnachtjagd Units, 1940 to 1944
Verlag:
Pen & Sword Books Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: 75Y4ELW
EAN: 9781036111151
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10
Zustellung: Di, 27.10.2026
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Beschreibung
"A real WWII air buff will appreciate the reference material and the abundant photos. " - Historical Miniatures Gaming Society. On 17 July 1940, Oberst Josef Kammhuber took command of the Luftwaffe's 1 Nachtjagddivision after his release from French captivity. He was tasked with combating RAF bombers, which were increasingly threatening Germany during the Battle of Britain. Kammhuber's strategy, the Fernnachtjagd (long-range night fighter missions), focused on targeting bombers while they were vulnerable during takeoff and return to bases. Kammhuber believed that converted German bombers like the Dornier Do 17Z and Junkers Ju 88, flown by experienced crews, would be ideal for these missions. The first claims from Fernnachtjagd occurred on 23 July 1940, when Luftwaffe pilots mistakenly shot down a Bristol Blenheim, thinking it was a Vickers Wellington. These night missions continued over the next few years, with varying success. By 1942, the campaign shifted to a "stopgap" phase, and the introduction of the Messerschmitt Me 210 and Me 410 marked further changes in the tactics and aircraft used. While Fernnachtjagd operations had some impact in 1941, by 1944, their effectiveness had diminished. Notably, during the Allies' Berlin raid on 19 February 1944, the Luftwaffe claimed more RAF bombers than the entire Me 410 campaign achieved in 14 months.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Chris Goss
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2025
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 224