Erich Hartmann: German Fighter Ace
$60.00
By Erich Hartmann. A riveting biography of the most successful fighter pilot in the history of aerial warfare. Credited with 352 aerial victories during World War II, Hartmann’s story is one of exceptional skill, resilience, and dedication.
The book delves into his early life, his training and service in the Luftwaffe, and the tactics that led to his unprecedented success in combat. Beyond his wartime achievements, the biography explores Hartmann’s post-war experiences, including his decade-long imprisonment in Soviet labor camps and his eventual return to Germany.
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By Erich Hartmann. A riveting biography of the most successful fighter pilot in the history of aerial warfare. Credited with 352 aerial victories during World War II, Hartmann’s story is one of exceptional skill, resilience, and dedication.
The book delves into his early life, his training and service in the Luftwaffe, and the tactics that led to his unprecedented success in combat. Beyond his wartime achievements, the biography explores Hartmann’s post-war experiences, including his decade-long imprisonment in Soviet labor camps and his eventual return to Germany.
It also covers his role in the post-war German Air Force, where he flew F-86 jet fighters for the Bundeswehr.
The book is notable for its detailed accounts of aerial combat, as well as its exploration of the psychological and emotional aspects of being a fighter pilot.
About the author: Erich Hartmann (1922–1993), joined the Luftwaffe in 1940 and was assigned to Jagdgeschwader 52 on the Eastern Front, where he achieved his record-breaking number of aerial victories. Hartmann was captured by Soviet forces and spent over ten years in prison camps, enduring harsh conditions and forced labor. Upon his release in 1955, he returned to West Germany and joined the newly formed Bundeswehr, becoming the first commander of Jagdgeschwader 71 “Richthofen.”
Large photo album format.
Deluxe, hardback, 296 pages
