Hans-Joachim Marseille

Hans-Joachim Marseille

by Robert Tate

"An Illustrated Tribute to the Luftwaffe's "Star of Africa""

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Hans-Joachim Marseille Book Details

War:

World War II

Perspective:

Fighter Jets

Military Unit:

Luftwaffe

True Story:

Yes

Biography:

Yes

Region:

Europe

Page Count:

248

Published Date:

2008

ISBN13:

9780764329401

Hans-Joachim Marseille Book Description

This new book is a look at the man better known as "The Star of Africa" on the 65th anniversary of his death - legendary Luftwaffe ace Hans-Joachim Marseille. Tate takes a look at Marseille's personality, flying skills, physical attributes, tactics, and victories through the words of historians and the men that flew with and against Marseille in the North African desert. With over 260 b/w and color photographs - some never before published - maps, and diagrams, this book is truly a one of a kind and unique look into the career of Hans-Joachim Marseille.