This is the first comprehensive; well-illustrated documentation on the Do 335; one of the milestones in German aviation history. The Do 335 was developed by Dornier as a heavy fighter in 1943. One of the last high-performance piston-engined aircraft designed; the Do 335 was powered by tandem fore-aft engines; a concept proven in numerous Dornier flying boats. As a result of this configuration; drag was reduced to little more than that of a single-engined aircraft; enabling the Do 335 to achieve very high speeds. The Do 335 represented the apex of propeller-driven aircraft in the Second World War.
#1805255 in Books 2013-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x .80 x 5.50l; .60 #File Name: 0762788151232 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. No very detailedBy mary sullivanVery surface book. Not as in depth as I'd hoped. Basically a collection of citations from other authors.12 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Better Custer books aboundBy JudithThis book isn't useful for any reader. If you are Custer buff who has read other books on the topic; this book doesn't contain any new information or insights into the controversies. If you have never read a book about Custer there are so many other better books that you will enjoy reading so much more. I suggest a new to the topic reader should start with Son of the Morning Star; which is available for Kindle.Problems I had with this book include;1. It's just not well written; it's a chore to read.2. Too much emphasis on the opinions of the ever jealous; whiney Capt. Benteen.3. Continually refers to Custer as George. George did this. George said that. Custer was never called George. He was Armstrong to most; Autie to family.4. The authors presume to know what people are thinking and feeling. There are fictionalized scenes. Example; Elizabeth walked to the window. The clouds parted. She brushed her hair back from her forehead.5. There is a sleaze factor with unsubstantiated allegations of infidelities in the Custer marriage. The claim that Elizabeth Custer had an affair with Capt. Thomas Weir is just laughable. These rumors are traced back to Benteen. The authors even report on some rumors that were intentionally started by Benteen; but then evidently can't resist taking them seriously.6. The story just does not come alive. When reading other books on the topic; the various officers and their wives come alive. You feel like you know these people. Not so with this book.7. So much is left out. Nothing about the death of Major Elliott. Nothing about the dashing Myles Keogh. It's all superficial.Don't waste your time and money.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Did not want the book to end!By KayOnce I realized Ms. Enss was preparing to write a book about Custer's wife; I was very interested. Finally; I was able to get my hands on a copy and I just adored the book. I enjoyed reading pieces of Elizabeth's diary entries. I can only imagine what life was like for a military wife back then...Enss takes me in and I am able to learn and be entertained all at once. I have read many of Enss' books; and nothing she writes disappoints me. Thank you; Ms. Enss!
