Schlachtflieger!: Germany and the Origins of Air/Ground Support, 1916-1918

By Rick Duiven and Dan-San Abbott

This book presents, in words and pictures, the history of the Schutzstaffeln from their formation as escort aircraft, to their being renamed Schlachstaffeln and their role as infantry support aircraft. Participating in all the major German offences on the Western Front in 1918, and manned mainly by enlisted pilots and gunners, these units became the first true close air support squadrons.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764324411
• ISBN13: 9780764324413
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 5.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.7" x 11.1"