162 FW 190 SCHLACHT UNITS

Illustrated account of the Fw 190 'tank-buster' and its operations on the Eastern, Western, and Mediterranean Fronts from 1942-45. Examines all aspects of the Fw 190 and its career as a 'tank-buster,' detailing the considerable damage it wrought upon Allied armor, troop concentrations, bridges, and road junctions. First-hand accounts from Schlachtflieger pilots bring to life the operational and tactical histories of the aircraft, and are complemented by archive photos and newly commissioned artwork that demonstrates its technical and ballistic assets. Contains color artwork plates and maps; black & white and color photographs and illustrations.