'A comprehensive overview of how the Luftwaffe's air battle evolved from offensive to defensive and the lead-up to the bitter downfall.'
Richard Overy Arnold Döring was just 23 years old when he flew his first mission against the Soviet Union on 21 June 1941. On that day he started writing his diary. His account not only describe the technical aspects and the difficulties posed by weather and terrain, but are also filled with suspense, with detailed descriptions of bombing raids and narrow escapes from enemy fighter planes. With detached professionalism, Döring offers us thrilling, action-packed snapshots of life as a Luftwaffe pilot. This volume of the diaries, translated into English for the first time, covers the period from August 1943 to May 1945, when the author was flying sorties as a nightfighter, including Operation Gisela, the largest and final operation of the Luftwaffe against the Allies. Despite experiencing crash-landings, near misses, terrifying night missions and precarious flights with too little fuel and under-trained crew, Döring survived through his skill and instincts, as well as a fair amount of luck.
By:
Arnold Doring Imprint: Greenhill Books Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN:9781784388218 ISBN 10: 1784388211 Pages: 256 Publication Date:01 December 2025 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Other merchandise Publisher's Status: Unspecified
