| Messerschmitt Bf 110: The Luftwaffe's Fighter-Destroyer in World War II Contributor(s): MacKay, Ron (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764356720 ISBN-13: 9780764356728 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation - History | Europe - Germany |
| LCCN: 2018958816 |
| Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.3" W x 9.1" (1.60 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The concept of a twin-engine fighter that could accompany bomber formations and effectively drive off defending fighters was the rationale behind the creation of the Messerschmitt Bf 110. Initial operations during 1939-40 seemed to justify its existence, but the generally weak level of aerial opposition bred a false sense of security among the aircrews that was thoroughly blunted during the Battle of Britain. Better fortune attended the Zerst rer's (Destroyer) operational career when utilized in two alternative ways. First, it proved a steady platform for ground-attack duties, given its heavy cannon and machine gun battery. Even more effective was the switch to a night fighter function, where it proved a deadly weapon along with its Ju 88 contemporary in Germany's Home Defense against the nocturnal operations launched by RAF Bomber Command. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. |
Contributor Bio(s): MacKay, Ron: - Ron Mackay's literary career in WWII aviation history has spanned four decades, with coverage of the Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, and USAAF being completed in almost equal measure. |
