Duel Under the Stars
by Wilhelm Johnen
"The Memoir of a Luftwaffe Night Pilot in World War II"
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Duel Under the Stars by Wilhelm Johnen
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Pilots
Military Unit:
Luftwaffe
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
320
Published Date:
2018
ISBN13:
9781784382599
Summary
This memoir recounts Wilhelm Johnen's experiences as a Luftwaffe night fighter pilot during World War II. Johnen describes his combat missions defending Germany against Allied bombing raids, the technical challenges of night flying and aerial combat, and the evolution of radar-guided interception tactics. The book provides a firsthand account of the deadly cat-and-mouse game between German night fighters and Allied bombers over European skies, offering insight into the psychological pressures faced by pilots and the devastating impact of the strategic bombing campaign from the defending side's perspective.
