Luftwaffe Flak and Field Divisions, 1939-1945

by Hans Seidler

Book Overview

From the outset of WW2, Gőring's Luftwaffe Flak units saw extensive fighting with their 2cm, 3.7cm and deadly 8.8cm anti-aircraft guns. By the time of Hitler's invasion of Russia, Luftwaffe ground forces had been expanded and were being used in both the army support and air roles.

After initial success on the Eastern Front turned to stalemate and huge losses, Hitler ordered the raising of Luftwaffe Field Divisions to bolster the Army...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184884686X
• ISBN13: 9781848846869
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.5"