German Fighter Ace Hans-Joachim Marseille
by Franz Kurowski
"The Life Story of the Star of Africa"
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German Fighter Ace Hans-Joachim Marseille Book Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Pilots
Military Unit:
Luftwaffe
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Africa
Page Count:
233
Published Date:
1994
ISBN13:
9780887405174
German Fighter Ace Hans-Joachim Marseille Book Description
A tribute to one of the top fighter aces of the World War II, this new full length biography appears here in its first edition. Marseilles' wartime exploits are legendary with the 158 aerial victories, including 17 in one day. He was, and still is, considered by many of the Luftwaffe aces to be the premier fighter pilot of the Luftwaffe-all before the age of twenty-three. Also chronicled is the combat life of JG 27, Marseilles' unit, and the various personalities throughout the North African campaign.