This is the second in a comprehensive study of the development and operational history of the Junkers Ju 88; exploring the many variants of this famous Luftwaffe multi-role aircraft. The text is supported by several hundred rare photographs; manufacturer's handbook data; drawings and specially commissioned color artwork; and it represents the most detailed study of the Ju88 ever published. The second volume gives a detailed examination of its operational and service history from 1939 and covers all theaters concentrating on its main role as a bomber to the end of World War 2; including service with other nations. The Ju 88 was probably the finest aircraft to serve in the Luftwaffe bomber force; but its design; construction and speed meant that it was adaptable as a night-fighter; heavy-fighter; torpedo-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. This high-performance aircraft entered service in limited numbers during the campaign over Poland in 1939; but subsequently flew with distinction on every battle front on which the Luftwaffe operated throughout World War 2; from the early Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939/40 though the Mediterranean and the vast theater that was Russia. It was the very backbone of the Luftwaffe for much of World War 2. It's appeal as a combat aircraft - especially to modellers - was due to its widely dispersed service; its variants (including the Ju 188 and Ju288; which are also covered); the wide array of armament and equipment with which it was fitted; as well as its various markings and camouflage schemes.
#3660398 in Books 2011-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.70 x .70 x 8.30l; 1.81 #File Name: 1901543250176 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very Informative bookBy danny boyGreat book with lots of interesting facts about Japanese and Korean troops. There is an abundance of Japanese coverage over that of the Koreans. There are lots of intriguing line drawings of what these troops would have looked like.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Japan and Korea in the 19th CenturyBy Seankwondo1987Very detailed book on Japanese; Korean; and Ainu armies throughout the latter half of the 19th century. Only complaint is the authors obvious confusion with some Korean names as he gives either Chinese (Ping Yang instead of Pyongyang) or odd spellings of places giving the correct name in parenthesis while listing the odd spelling as the correct way. But overall these are minor complaints as the information regarding the uniforms and weaponry is very accurate. Overall a wonderful purchase for any wargamer or historian interested in the numerous conflicts of Colonial Asia.
