Fw 190 Sturmjäger

Defence of the Reich 1943–45

Robert Forsyth, Gareth Hector (Illustrator), Jim Laurier (Illustrator)

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Osprey
03 September 2024

History; Second World War; Air forces & warfare; Military aircraft; Aviation skills & piloting; Aircraft: general interest

Series: Dogfight

An illustrated account of how the USAAF's might was challenged by the Jagdflieger and

their heavily armed, and armoured, Fw 190A-8 Sturmjäger.

Developed from one of the finest fighters of World War II, the radial-engined Fw 190A-8 was conceived as a heavy assault aircraft and armed accordingly. Its mission was to provide a response to the increasing numbers of USAAF B-17 and B-24 bombers operating against targets in the western and central Reich.

This book explores the fascinating feats of the men flying the Fw 190A-8 and its subvariants. These pilots were given exceptional training and many were volunteers, some of whom were willing to sign oaths that they would bring down a bomber at all costs – even if it meant ramming the enemy aircraft.

Using first-hand accounts, archival photos, full-colour illustrations, maps and tactical diagrams, acclaimed Luftwaffe expert Robert Forsyth puts readers in the cockpit of a Sturmjäger defending the Fatherland from USAAF bombers protected by powerful Allied escort fighters.

By: Robert Forsyth
Illustrated by: Gareth Hector (Illustrator), Jim Laurier (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 11
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472857460
ISBN 10: 1472857461
Series: Dogfight
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 03 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Robert Forsyth is an author, editor and publisher, specialising in military aviation and military history. He is the author of several books on the aircraft and units of the Luftwaffe, an interest he has held since boyhood. His articles have appeared in The Aviation Historian, Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News and FlyPast. The illustrators for this title are Gareth Hector (cover and battlescene), Jim Laurier (armament views) and Tim Brown (ribbon and technical diagrams).