Air Battle for Leningrad
by Dmitry Degtev
"1941–1944"
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Air Battle for Leningrad by Dmitry Degtev
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Fighter Jets
Military Unit:
Red Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
444
Published Date:
2023
ISBN13:
9781399061254
Summary
Air Battle for Leningrad 1941-1944 chronicles the intense aerial combat over Leningrad during its devastating siege in World War II. Authors Dmitry Degtev and Dmitry Zubov examine the battle from both Soviet and German perspectives, utilizing archival documents and operational records. The book details the tactics, aircraft, and pilots involved in the struggle for air superiority over the besieged city. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how air power influenced the siege's outcome, highlighting the evolution of Soviet aviation capabilities and the fierce resistance against the Luftwaffe throughout this critical Eastern Front campaign.