Images of War Luftwaffe Flak & Field Divisions 1939-1945

Pen and Sword Books

eBay Store Design by Visualsoft\n\nImages of War Luftwaffe Flak & Field Divisions 1939-1945\n\n--\n\u00A314.99\n\n--|\n\nAsk a Question\n\nDescription\n\nIn true Images of War Series style, this authoritative book tells the unique story of Hitler's Luftwaffe Flak and Field Divisions in words and rare images. From the outset of WW2, Go ring's Luftwaffe Flak units saw extensive fighting with their 2cm, 3.7cm and deadly 8.8cm anti-aircraft guns. By the time of the Nazis' invasion of Russia, Luftwaffe ground forces had been expanded and were being used in both the army support and air roles.\n\n After initial success on the Eastern Front turned to stalemate and huge losses, Hitler ordered the raising of Luftwaffe Field Divisions to bolster the Army. These were initially under Go ring's command but, in late 1943, were handed over to the Army and re-organised as standard infantry divisions (of three two-battalion rifle regiments) retaining Luftwaffe designations. The most famous was tht