052 OPERATION STEINBOCK 1944: The Luftwaffe's disastrous last Blitz over England

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The story of Germany's disastrous last cross-Channel Blitz in early 1944, which left the Luftwaffe devastated and barely able to oppose the D-Day landings. Explains how and why this campaign was such a contrast to the Battle of Britain and subsequent Blitz of 1940-41. Details how the Luftwaffe's under-trained, hard-pressed, and inexperienced bomber crews were out-thought and outfought by their opponents, who combined the latest ground-controlled radar with powerful new night fighters and advanced anti-aircraft defences, including radar-assisted guns and even anti-aircraft rockets. Contains dramatic original illustrations, explanatory diagrams, 2D maps of the strategic situation, and 3D maps recreating key missions. Illustrated with 80 photos and 16 pages of color illustrations.