Ju 87 Stuka vs Royal Navy Carriers

Autor*innen

• Robert Forsyth

Parameter

• 80 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Historisches Thema
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Ju 87 dive-bombers, initially designed for precise bombing missions against land targets and Allied naval vessels, were utilized by both the Luftwaffe and the Regia Aeronautica against Allied forces. Among their targets were British aircraft carriers, a coveted prize for Stuka pilots. This beautifully illustrated work explores the conflict between the Ju 87 Stuka and the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers. Despite their defensive armament and fighter squadrons, these formidable vessels became irresistible targets for skilled Stuka aces aiming to thwart British naval operations in Norway, Malta, and Crete. By 1941, the Ju 87 was feared by the British, particularly after its notable actions in France at Dunkirk and in the Balkans. The Luftwaffe maintained confidence in the aircraft despite its losses during the Battle of Britain in 1940. The book delves into the strengths and weaknesses of both the Stuka and the carriers, highlighting significant events such as the attacks on Ark Royal by Stukageschwader 1 off Norway in April 1940 and the strikes on Illustrious in Malta harbor. Featuring exceptional photography and artwork, it also includes personal stories from Stuka crews, carrier-based fighter pilots, and sailors aboard the attacked carriers.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback