
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.