Air War Europa Chronology: America's Air War against Germany in Europe and North Africa, 1942-1945 FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
A reference to the air campaign over Europe and North Africa by U.S. Army and Navy forces, this hefty entry by long-time military writer Hammel begins with an analysis of the development of fighter tactics and aircraft by the USAAF to the point that range and maneuverability could keep the Luftwaffe from butchering attacking bombers. This simple change of emphasis could have made dry reading meant only for libraries and historians requiring a desk reference of the disposition of forces and their actions on a day-by-day basis. Yet reading through each day's entry, one senses the gradual gathering of strength in the Allied cause and the desperate ebbing of resistance by the other side. Packed with information, this timely work deserves close consideration by collections that emphasize World War II.-Mel D. Lane, Sacramento, Cal.
Booknews
A day-by-day account of all the major combat missions undertaken by US Army Air Forces and US navy aviation units in the European, Mediterranean, and North African theaters of operations during WWII. An introductory narrative explains the evolution of fighter tactics over western Europe and how it led to the defeat of the Luftwaffe. Includes three maps. The volume is designed to lay flat at almost any page break. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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