055 KURSK 1943: Airpower in the Eastern Front's most pivotal battle

A history and analysis of the fierce air war over the huge battlefield of Kursk, where the Soviets for the first time fought the Luftwaffe to a standstill. Explains how the complex air war over Kursk played out; with both sides deploying new aircraft specifically designed for destroying tanks, massive engagements took place above the clashes of armor. Offers a day-by-day examination of the air forces' actions, and reveals the scale and intensity of the combat over the Kursk salient. Illustrated throughout with 65 photos and 14 pages of color illustrations.