With stunning artwork and detailed analysis; this volume provides a pilot's view of the dramatic clashes between these two legendary fighters; as some of the most gifted and “big name†aces of World War II went head-to-head in the skies of Northwest Europe. As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion; two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace and went on to the offensive. The Spitfire Mark II; and increasingly the Mark V; would fly over the picturesque English Channel in fighter sweeps; or to escort vulnerable Blenheim bombers--waiting for them was the Bf 109F “Friedrich.†Yet despite the reversal of offensive and defensive dispositions; and despite the Luftwaffe deploying the bulk of their fighter strength to the Eastern Front in 1941; the Jagdflieger were able to inflict severe losses on their RAF counterparts.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a good; easily understood book on a little known chapter ...By JakeThis is a good; easily understood book on a little known chapter in the American Civil War. I'm well-read on this subject and I learned quite a bit about Southern Unionists from this book. It will be an eye-opener for anyone who believes the tired old Lost Cause Myth that all white people in the Confederate States supported secession. Pierson presents a good discussion of who theseSouthern Unionists were; how they pulled off the mutiny; and how the mutiny led to the fall on New Orleans; the Confederacy's largest city; barely one year into the war. When the reader finishes this book; she can pick up one or two others that look to an even greater depth into the backgrounds of Southern Unionists: Virginia Bynam's The Free State of Jones; and Stephanie McCurry's Confederate Reckoning. The Mutiny at Fort Jackson is a good start to an education.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For a totally different take on the Battle of New Orleans in 1862.By Mark McCandlessThis book completely blew me away. I live in New Orleans but had no idea there was such a large Unionist population here during the Civil War. The politics and social structure of the city become alive in this examination of who the soldiers that mutinied were; why they did it; and how important the fall of New Orleans was. This does not detail the naval battle in any significant way; but instead treads what was to me completely new ground.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Very Good Analysis With Provocative Modern Day ImplicationsBy James P. GiraldinRead in anticipation of visiting New Orleans and being Civil War enthusiast. I found the historical facts fun BUT the implications for considering modern day issues is undeniable.
